Sociology with Criminology

Explore how society works and its relationship to crime and punishment
Our BA (Hons) Sociology with Criminology course allows you to apply the critical tools of sociology to the criminal justice system and the role it plays within society.

Explore the complex nature of human society
This course helps you make sense of what is happening in this period of incredible, fast-moving change, as you consider what aspects have been positive and exciting and what areas have created conflict, confusion, and challenge.

Apply sociological principles to the study of crime
Throughout your degree, you will consider how sociological issues such as race, gender, poverty, inequality, and culture affect our attitudes and responses to the core criminology topics of crime, punishment, and the law.

Focus on contemporary issues through a global lens
Throughout the course, you will develop skills in cultural competence, research, critical and analytical thinking as you gain a deeper understanding of a range of social issues within both British and international contexts.

• Social justice

• Poverty

• Discrimination

• Migration

• Developmental psychology

• Celebrity culture

• Consequences of the climate crisis

Develop your own critical thinking skills
This course will not tell you what to think, but rather provide you with the knowledge and skills you will need critically consider the world around you, as you follow your own passion within the subject and undertake your own independent research.

Gain the knowledge and skills needed to make a difference
You will develop key skills in research techniques, critical thinking, and analysis that you could use in a wide range of potential future careers, especially in fields that make a difference to communities.

Learn from expert staff who really get to know you
Our small, interactive seminars mean you are seen as an individual and not just another face in the crowd, as our team of experienced experts get to know you and how best to support your academic and personal development.

On this course you will:

• Explore how the world works, why it works, and its relationship with crime and punishment.

• Consider a wide range of thought-provoking topics in both national and international contexts.

• Develop your own critical thinking, research, and analysis skills that you can apply to a range of future careers.

• Learn in smaller classes that allow our expert teaching staff to really get to know you and your needs.

Apply a wide range of sociological principles to the study of crime

Year One
Your first year acts a strong foundation of core sociology and criminology principles on which you will build further throughout your degree, as you gain grounding on social identities and elements of criminal law.

Year Two
Your second year provides you with the opportunity to begin to specialise in topics that interest you, as you explore contemporary views on topics such as sexuality, health and wellbeing, crime, and the media.

Year Three
In your third year, you will work towards a final dissertation project that acts as the culmination of your learning throughout your degree.

Alongside this, you will examine the role of the media in the rise in anxiety in younger generations, how media reflects the world around us, and the sociological principles behind aggression and violence.

Indicative modules
You will study a selection of core and optional modules in each year. Each module is worth a number of credits is delivered differently, depending on its content and focus of study.

You will be assessed through a range of assignments including:

Essays
Group and individual presentations
Academic posters
Vlogs
Book reviews