BA (Hons) Criminology with Sociology

Bachelor's degree

In City of London

£ 9,000 + VAT

Description

  • Type

    Bachelor's degree

  • Location

    City of london

  • Duration

    3 Years

Course summary
Overview
This course gives insight into the field of criminology whilst building an understanding of crime within its wider social context. This is a vocationally-focused course, offering you the chance to gain important hands-on experience.


Why choose this course?
The curriculum is at the forefront of the latest research and debate, giving you insight into today's issues, from cyber crime to neurocriminology.

You will gain professional experience during a work-based module. Our students typically gain this in crime-related areas such as:
youth offending
victim support
crime prevention
witness support
various policing support roles, including as special constables.
As well as aiding your studies, this enhances your chances of finding relevant employment after graduation.

Students also have the opportunity to travel to the United States to visit criminal justice institutions and agencies.

Career and study progression
Your degree can take you anywhere, but some of the most popular careers for graduates include the administration of justice and the police service.

You may also wish to undertake postgraduate study to specialise in a subject you've already studied, or to explore something new.

For more details please see the Career and study progression section.
Other options available for BA (Hons) Criminology with Sociology
Full time - September 2017, Ealing site
Part time - September 2017, Ealing site

Facilities

Location

Start date

City of London (London)
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St Mary's Rd, W5 5RF

Start date

On request

About this course

Entry requirements
260 UCAS tariff points normally in a minimum of two subject areas plus Level 2 English and Maths.
We also welcome applicants with no formal qualifications. These applications will be considered on an individual basis taking into account your professional/work/life experiences and your ability to engage with and benefit from the course.
International students need to meet our English language requirement at either IELTS at 6.0 or above and a minimum of 5.5 for each of the 4 individual components (Reading, Writing, Speaking and Listening).

In some countries where...

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Subjects

  • Criminology
  • Police
  • Options
  • Sociology

Course programme

Course detail
During this course you will learn about
criminology, including knowledge of crime and social problems
explanations for why people break the law
the workings of the criminal justice and penal systems in the UK
ethics in criminal justice
the social context of crime and justice.
Year one (Level 4) modules
Introduction to Criminology
Introduction to the Criminal Justice System
Imprisonment
Introduction to Policing
Social Institutions.
Plus one option from
Social Problems
Social and Cultural Identities.
Year two (Level 5) modules
Theories of Criminal Behaviour
Policing and Police Powers
Researching Crime and Criminal Justice
Reflections on Work in the Criminological Field
Media, Crime and Culture
A Sociology of Deviance.
Year three (Level 6) modules
Dissertation.
Plus two criminology options from
Philosophical Foundations of Criminology
Comparative Criminology
Critical Perspectives on Terrorism and Counter Terrorism
Contemporary Issues in Policing
Penology
Victimology
Cyber Crime
Probation and Restorative Justice
Neurocriminology
A Psychology of Violent and Sexual Offenders
Sexual Offences and Criminal Justice.
Plus two sociology options from
Applied Sociology
Collective Identities and Social Movements
A Sociology of Sport
Religion and Society
Human Rights and Social Justice
Gender and Sexuality
Cyber Society
Popular Culture.

BA (Hons) Criminology with Sociology

£ 9,000 + VAT