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BA (Hons) Criminology and Sociology

The Open University

Course details


Study mode

Part time

Distance learning

Yes

Placement year

Not Available

Year abroad

Not Available

Foundation year

Not Available

Study mode

Part time

Distance learning

Yes

Placement year

Not Available

Year abroad

Not Available

Foundation year

Not Available

Course data summary

Average Earnings

£28,000

15 months after the course for Social sciences graduates at The Open University

Employment

88%

go on to work and/or study

15 months after the course for None graduates at The Open University

69%

are using what they learnt during their studies in their current work

15 months after the course for Social sciences graduates at The Open University

89%

The course has developed the knowledge and skills I think I will need for my future.

Final year BA (Hons) Criminology and Sociology students at The Open University

80%

Staff value students’ views and opinions about the course.

Final year BA (Hons) Criminology and Sociology students at The Open University

86%

Teaching staff have supported my learning well.

Final year BA (Hons) Criminology and Sociology students at The Open University

What you need to know about the data

  • The data is from students surveyed during the Covid-19 pandemic.
  • Some courses and providers have been affected more than others.
  • The data tells you about the experience of recent students, but your experience may be different.
  • Read more about this data

Student Satisfaction

The Student satisfaction score is not available for courses in England because the question is not included in the survey for England.

Read more about this data

The teaching on my course

85%

76%

92%

89%

Data from

35 students (52% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2022-23

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Learning opportunities

83%

92%

78%

74%

89%

Data from

35 students (52% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2022-23

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Assessment and feedback

81%

86%

83%

86%

83%

Data from

35 students (52% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2022-23

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Academic Support

86%

86%

Data from

35 students (52% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2022-23

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Organisation and management

86%

84%

Data from

35 students (52% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2022-23

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Learning resources

97%

94%

91%

Data from

35 students (52% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2022-23

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Student voice

66%

80%

72%

84%

Data from

35 students (52% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2022-23

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Mental wellbeing

76% Information about mental wellbeing support services has been well communicated.

Data from

35 students (52% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2022-23

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Freedom of expression

No data available

Read more about this data

57% of students are still on the course or have completed it

After 1 year on the course

Data for entrants in 2020-21

Source: Data for individual students collected directly from universities and colleges

Data from

200 students.

What you need to know about earnings data

  • Some data is from graduates surveyed during the Covid-19 pandemic.
  • Labour markets change
  • Salaries vary across regions in the UK
  • There are lots of factors that affect graduate earnings.
  • Read more about earnings

Average earnings for all part-time Social sciences courses

The data displayed is from students on courses in Social sciences.

This includes data from all courses in this subject at the same university or college. There was not enough data to publish more specific information – either because the course is new, or there are too few students. This does not reflect on the quality of the course.

For graduates from The Open University

After 15 months

£28,000

Typical range: £23,500 - £32,500

Data from

280 people

(51% of those asked).

Data for students graduating 2020-21

Source: Graduate Outcomes survey

After 3 years

£26,500

Typical range: £18,000 - £34,500

Data from

1625 people.


Data for students graduating 2013-15

Source: Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) dataset

After 5 years

£29,500

Typical range: £19,500 - £37,500

Data from

1680 people.


Data for students graduating 2013-15

Source: Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) dataset

View for all part-time Social sciences graduates in:

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After 15 months

£30,000

Typical range: £24,000 - £33,000

Data from

1455 people.

75% of UK-resident Social sciences graduates from The Open University are employed in England.

Data for students graduating 2020-21

Source: Graduate Outcomes survey

After 3 years

£24,000

(excludes Northern Ireland)

Typical range: £16,500 - £32,000

Data from

3920 people.

81% of UK-resident Social sciences graduates from The Open University are based in England.

Data for students graduating 2013-15

Source: Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) dataset

After 5 years

£27,000

(excludes Northern Ireland)

Typical range: £18,500 - £35,500

Data from

3995 people.

80% of UK-resident Social sciences graduates from The Open University are based in England.

Data for students graduating 2013-15

Source: Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) dataset

What you need to know about employment data

  • Some data is from graduates surveyed during Covid-19 pandemic
  • Labour markets vary and change over time
  • Employment and job opportunities vary across regions in the UK
  • Read more about employment

88% of the students go on to work and / or study

What graduates are doing 15 months after the course

The data displayed is from students on this and other courses in Social sciences.

There was not enough data to publish information specifically for this course. This may be because the course size is too small or not enough students responded to the survey. This does not reflect on the quality of the course.

Data for students graduating 2020-21

Source: Graduate Outcomes survey

Data from

590 students (51% of those who were asked).

Occupation types 15 months after the course

The data displayed is from students on this and other courses in Social sciences.

There was not enough data to publish information specifically for this course. This may be because the course size is too small or not enough students responded to the survey. This does not reflect on the quality of the course.

Data for students graduating 2020-21

Source: Graduate Outcomes survey

Data from

470 students (51% of those who were asked).

67% In highly skilled work

  • 15% Welfare Professionals
  • 12% Welfare and housing associate professionals
  • 11% Teaching Professionals
  • 8% Managers, directors and senior officials
  • 6% Business and public service associate professionals
  • Less than 5% Teaching and Childcare Associate Professionals

30% In other work

  • 8% Caring personal services
  • 7% Administrative occupations
  • 6% Teaching and Childcare Support Occupation
  • Less than 5% Elementary occupations

3% In unknown work

  • Employed after finishing the course but employment type is not known

What you need to know about the data

84% of graduates find their current work meaningful

    • Source: Graduate Outcomes survey
    • Data for students graduating 2020-21
    • Data from

      370 students (51% of those who were asked)

The data displayed is from students on this and other courses in Social sciences.

There was not enough data to publish information specifically for this course. This may be because the course size is too small or not enough students responded to the survey. This does not reflect on the quality of the course.

Perception of work after graduating

Source: Graduate Outcomes survey

Data for students graduating 2020-21

Data from

370 students (51% of those who were asked)

69% Usefulness

I am utilising what I learnt during my studies in my current work.

84% Meaningfulness

My current work is meaningful.

71% Future

My current work fits with my future plans.

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