Criminology and Sociology BA Hons

Combine the two popular disciplines of Criminology and Sociology as you study some of the most contentious issues in contemporary life. This stimulating degree is jointly taught by the world-leading, research-active academics based in our prestigious Law School and Sociology Department.

Our Criminology and Sociology degree tackles the problems of crime, deviance, victimization and social harm and encourages critical questions about important issues in our society more broadly. This is your chance to get to grips with the big issues affecting our society. You will analyze the social, cultural, political and economic contexts of crime and criminal justice, and take an in-depth look at the social circumstances of offending, policies regulating crime, and the social response to criminal activity.

The degree draws on the expertise of two departments that are highly regarded in the fields of youth justice, policing, prisons and punishment, sex work, hate crime, drugs and substance abuse, gender-based violence, climate change, children and young people, disability, welfare, and media.

The first year is flexible, meaning that you can choose from a range of fascinating modules to study that complement your core modules. During your second year, you will explore a broad range of criminological theories and perspectives, consider how to ‘do’ criminological and sociological research and be able to choose from optional modules that explore various criminological and sociological controversies and issues.

If you would like to take a global perspective on Criminology and Sociology, you may be able to apply for a semester abroad at one of our highly regarded partner institutions in the US and Canada. By year three, you will have the choice to study specialist subjects in depth from our range of optional modules.

Available Options:-

• 4 Years with Placement Year