B.A. Criminology and Sociology (with Foundation Year)

You will study a total of six modules over your foundation year. These have been designed to complement each other and to address the specific learning competencies that you will need at degree level, such as independent study techniques; communication and language skills; and information technology capabilities, in addition to a general introduction to study in both the Arts and Humanities and the Social Sciences.

The first year of your degree introduces theories of crime and society, the criminal justice process, and social research methods. You will also be given a thorough grounding in essential sociological theories, concept and skills, with opportunities for specialisation through optional modules covering themes such as popular culture, disability and global society. First-year core Sociology modules introduce theories of society and social change, global culture and diversity, social inequalities and social research methods.

Year 2 covers the ways in which societies punish offenders, the measurement of crime, and classic studies in criminology, as well as social theory and research skills. In Year 3 you research and write a dissertation on a topic of your own choice (with specialist supervision) as well as undertaking specialist modules of your choice.