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BSc Criminology and Sociology with foundation year

University of Roehampton

Investigate crime, harm and the ways societies respond through justice institutions. Develop critical analysis and research skills relevant to public services and social policy.

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Choose this course
01

Is this for you?

For students who want an initial foundation year before progressing through the named degree, subject to progression requirements.

02

What you will learn

Published modules

Selected published modules. Options and availability may change between intakes.

  • Academic Skills and Communication (foundation students only)Foundation
  • Data Analysis and Research SkillsFoundation
  • Crime, Law and SocietyFoundation
  • Introduction to Social SciencesFoundation
  • Studying in Social Sciences
  • Theories in Criminology
  • Diversity and Justice
  • Sociology in the City
  • Adventures in Research Methods
  • International Justice
  • Optional module: option 1 - Digital Lives
  • Optional module: option 3 - Work Placement

Put it into practice

Illustrative examples based on these subjects; assessed activities are confirmed by the provider.

  • Illustrative example: Compare two explanations of a fictional crime pattern and evaluate possible criminal-justice responses.
Subject areas

Subject guidance. The exact curriculum for this course variant needs confirmation with the provider.

Crime and justiceSocial researchPublic policy
03

Explore your career potential

Gross annual figures. Region and source are shown for each occupation.

Indicative occupational salaries, not guaranteed earnings after this course.

Criminologist

Related career

Research crime, justice and ways to reduce reoffending.

Starting out
£24,000
Typical reference
Not published
Experienced
£38,000

How to get there: Apply subject knowledge through relevant projects and practical experience; check the employer’s technical, professional and recruitment requirements for this occupation.

Scope: UK · per yearSalary source · 2026-10-21

Police officer

Additional training or accreditation required

Investigate offences, protect people and maintain public safety.

Starting out
£30,000
Typical reference
Not published
Experienced
£48,000

How to get there: Pass role-specific recruitment, vetting and employer training; check nationality, residency, fitness and security-clearance conditions where applicable.

Scope: UK · per yearSalary source · 2026-10-21

Probation officer

Additional training or accreditation required

Supervise offenders and support rehabilitation and public protection.

Starting out
£35,000
Typical reference
Not published
Experienced
£45,000

How to get there: Complete the required probation qualification, supervised practice and employer selection; a criminology or psychology award supports entry but does not itself qualify.

Scope: UK · per yearSalary source · 2026-10-21

Prison officer

Additional training or accreditation required

Maintain prison safety and support prisoners' rehabilitation.

Starting out
£33,000
Typical reference
Not published
Experienced
£40,000

How to get there: Pass role-specific recruitment, vetting and employer training; check nationality, residency, fitness and security-clearance conditions where applicable.

Scope: UK · per yearSalary source · 2026-10-21

Intelligence analyst

Additional training or accreditation required

Assess information and risks to support investigations and decisions.

Starting out
£27,000
Typical reference
Not published
Experienced
£55,000

How to get there: Pass role-specific recruitment, vetting and employer training; check nationality, residency, fitness and security-clearance conditions where applicable.

Scope: UK · per yearSalary source · 2026-10-21

Cyber intelligence officer

Additional training or accreditation required

Investigate digital threats and protect information and systems.

Starting out
£32,000
Typical reference
Not published
Experienced
£65,000

How to get there: Pass role-specific recruitment, vetting and employer training; check nationality, residency, fitness and security-clearance conditions where applicable.

Scope: UK · per yearSalary source · 2026-10-21

Social researcher

Related career

Investigate social questions with qualitative and quantitative research.

Starting out
Not published
Typical reference
Not published
Experienced
Not published

How to get there: Apply subject knowledge through relevant projects and practical experience; check the employer’s technical, professional and recruitment requirements for this occupation.

Scope: UK · per yearSalary source · 2026-10-21

Civil Service executive officer

Related career

Deliver public services and support government policy and operations.

Starting out
£30,000
Typical reference
Not published
Experienced
£45,000

How to get there: Apply subject knowledge through relevant projects and practical experience; check the employer’s technical, professional and recruitment requirements for this occupation.

Scope: UK · per yearSalary source · 2026-10-21

Paralegal

Related career

Support legal research, case preparation and client documentation.

Starting out
£20,000
Typical reference
Not published
Experienced
£40,000

How to get there: Apply subject knowledge through relevant projects and practical experience; check the employer’s technical, professional and recruitment requirements for this occupation.

Scope: UK · per yearSalary source · 2026-10-21

Youth worker

Additional training or accreditation required

Youth workers support young people aged 11 to 25 to help them with their personal, social and educational development.

Starting out
£24,000
Typical reference
Not published
Experienced
£37,000

How to get there: For professionally qualified youth-work posts, complete an NYA/JNC-recognised qualification and supervised youth-work practice; youth-support posts have different entry requirements.

Scope: UK · per yearSalary source · 2026-10-21

Family support worker

Related career

Family support workers offer tailored help to families and carers, and give advice on how to promote their children's learning and development.

Starting out
£24,000
Typical reference
Not published
Experienced
£36,000

How to get there: Build relevant supervised support experience; complete employer induction, safeguarding and background checks, and any setting-specific qualification requirements.

Scope: UK · per yearSalary source · 2026-10-21

Community development worker

Related career

Works with communities to improve services and opportunities.

Starting out
£22,000
Typical reference
Not published
Experienced
£36,000

How to get there: Apply subject knowledge through relevant projects and practical experience; check the employer’s technical, professional and recruitment requirements for this occupation.

Scope: UK · per yearSalary source · 2026-10-21

Housing officer

Related career

Manage tenancies and help residents resolve housing problems.

Starting out
£23,000
Typical reference
Not published
Experienced
£35,000

How to get there: Apply subject knowledge through relevant projects and practical experience; check the employer’s technical, professional and recruitment requirements for this occupation.

Scope: UK · per yearSalary source · 2026-10-21

Immigration officer

Additional training or accreditation required

Assess immigration cases and apply relevant entry and residence rules.

Starting out
£30,000
Typical reference
Not published
Experienced
£44,000

How to get there: Pass role-specific recruitment, vetting and employer training; check nationality, residency, fitness and security-clearance conditions where applicable.

Scope: UK · per yearSalary source · 2026-10-21

Victim care officer

Related career

Help victims of crime access practical and emotional support.

Starting out
£21,000
Typical reference
Not published
Experienced
£30,000

How to get there: Build relevant supervised support experience; complete employer induction, safeguarding and background checks, and any setting-specific qualification requirements.

Scope: UK · per yearSalary source · 2026-10-21

Forensic psychologist

Additional training or accreditation required

Apply psychology to offending, justice and rehabilitation.

Starting out
£49,000
Typical reference
Not published
Experienced
£65,000

How to get there: Requires BPS Graduate Basis eligibility (conversion if needed), accredited specialist postgraduate or doctoral training, supervised practice and HCPC registration; this award alone does not qualify.

Scope: UK · per yearSalary source · 2026-10-21

Social worker

Additional training or accreditation required

Assess needs and support people facing social and safeguarding challenges.

Starting out
£32,000
Typical reference
Not published
Experienced
£48,000

How to get there: Complete an approved qualifying social-work programme and register with Social Work England or the relevant UK regulator; related study alone is insufficient.

Scope: UK · per yearSalary source · 2026-10-21

Data analyst-statistician

Related career

Analyse datasets and communicate findings for evidence-based decisions.

Starting out
£28,000
Typical reference
Not published
Experienced
£65,000

How to get there: Demonstrate the role’s specific software, quantitative or technical skills through practical projects; additional specialist training may be needed beyond this curriculum.

Scope: UK · per yearSalary source · 2026-10-21

Charity fundraiser

Related career

Build donor relationships and raise resources for charitable work.

Starting out
£23,000
Typical reference
Not published
Experienced
£36,000

How to get there: Apply subject knowledge through relevant projects and practical experience; check the employer’s technical, professional and recruitment requirements for this occupation.

Scope: UK · per yearSalary source · 2026-10-21

Higher education lecturer

Additional training or accreditation required

Teach university students and contribute to academic research.

Starting out
£37,000
Typical reference
Not published
Experienced
£65,000

How to get there: Develop postgraduate subject expertise, usually a doctorate or equivalent professional standing, teaching experience and a competitive research/practice record; a taught master’s alone is not sufficient.

Scope: UK · per yearSalary source · 2026-10-21
04

Study options and entry

Availability checked: 04/11/2026, 07:31

Campus, mode and intake
London · On Campus · please enquire
Duration
To be confirmed
Published tuition fee
£9,790 / year
Awarding university
University of Roehampton
Entry requirements and routes

Level 3 64 UCAS Points

English language

ELLT test, No english test for On-site Level 3 holders.

Interview or assessment

No Interview

Classes and attendance

2-3 days a week on campus, 9 am to 3pm

05

Funding and support

FUNDING AWAITING CONFIRMATION

CalmaLink needs to check this course’s funding before confirming it to you.

Student Finance England

Tuition fees: To be confirmed

Maintenance: To be confirmed

Most courses starting on or after 1 January 2027 use the Lifelong Learning Entitlement (LLE). You must be under 60 on the first day of the course to apply for a Tuition Fee Loan. At 60 or over, an additional living-cost loan may be available: we review this with you. If the course has not been confirmed as LLE-funded, check it with us.

For courses starting before 1 January 2027, the Tuition Fee Loan has no upper age limit. If you are 60 or over at the start of the first academic year, eligible full-time living-cost support is up to £4,582 in 2026/27, depending on household income.

Most courses starting on or after 1 January 2027 use the Lifelong Learning Entitlement (LLE). You must be under 60 on the first day of the course to apply for a Tuition Fee Loan. At 60 or over, an additional living-cost loan may be available: we review this with you.

Previous study does not rule you out: it depends on what you studied, whether you received UK funding and the course. We review it with you.

Student Finance England makes the decision. We help you check. Official source

Course funding does not guarantee individual approval or a particular amount.

Funding source
Attendance and English

To receive a Maintenance Loan you normally need regular in-person classes during the week. A course offering only weekend attendance does not normally meet these requirements. Before enrolling, confirm the timetable and any applicable exceptions with the provider and Student Finance England.

The provider will check that you meet the English requirements for this course, whether you are a Home or international student. Declaring your level does not replace their assessment.

Read the official attendance guidance

Roehampton’s Disability and Dyslexia Service explicitly supports autistic students and other disabilities. Confidential appointments can discuss individual adjustments; evidence and eligibility may be required. Contact disabilities@roehampton.ac.uk before study or placements.

Sources and review

Academic information reviewed: 2026-10-21

Catalogue availability and curriculum/salary evidence are checked on separate dates.

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