Criminology and Sociology BSc (Hons)

Why choose this course
Criminology and sociology, studied together, will give you vital insights into the world of crime. You’ll explore fascinating topics surrounding the cause and effect of criminal actions, the form and outcome of social disorders, the criminal justice system, policing, and the relationship between behaviours and punishments.

We’re one of the UK’s leading universities for criminology, with our courses ranked 2nd by the Guardian University Guide 2020.

What you will study
This course will develop your understanding of the concepts, theories and principles of both criminology and sociology, and how they apply to a range of areas.

We emphasise the development of your practical and analytical skills in addressing contemporary criminological and sociological problems. You’ll master the methods and analytical tools required to conduct and evaluate research on contemporary problems relating to crime, deviance and social control.

From Year 2, you’ll also be able to choose from a variety of different modules, such as hate crime and cyber-crime, among others. These are all taught by experts in the field, meaning that content is always up-to-date and covers issues at the cutting-edge of current criminological and sociological debate.

Study Option:- BSc (Hons) UCAS: LM39  (3 years)
                          BSc (Hons) UCAS: ML93 (4 years with professional training) (Fees Professional training £1,850)