Criminology and Sociology BA (Hons)

University of Winchester
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  • Type

    Bachelor's degree

  • Location

    Winchester

Criminology examines perspectives on the causes of crime and violence and the role and function of the criminal justice system. Students explore the background to, and recent developments in, criminology, social justice and human rights. Sociology develops the skills to explore and enquire about all aspects of social life, focusing on critical issues and problems that are central to contemporary societies.Year 1 is foundational and provides the basis for more specialised study in Years 2 and 3. It introduced students to the key theories, concepts and perspectives within both Criminology and Sociology. In Year 2, students may choose to focus their studies on a range of sociological  themes such as human rights, youth studies, race, migration, the environment and climate change, while also studying criminological issues. Furthermore, students develop an understanding of research skills and knowledge. Year 3 focuses on more specialised aspects and students undertake research into a topic of their choice within Criminology or Sociology.

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Winchester (Hampshire)
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University Of Winchester, SO22 4NR

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On request

About this course

Our aim is to shape 'confident learners' by enabling you to develop the skills needed to excel in your studies here and as well as onto further studies or the employment market. You are taught primarily through a combination of lectures and seminars, allowing opportunities to discuss and develop your understanding of topics covered in lectures in smaller groups.In addition to the formally scheduled contact time such as lectures and seminars etc.), you are encouraged to access academic support from staff within the course team, your personal tutor and the wide range of services available to you within the University.Independent learningOver the duration of your course, you will be expected to develop independent and critical learning, progressively building confidence and expertise through independent and collaborative research, problem-solving and analysis with the support of staff. You take responsibility for your own learning and are encouraged to make use of the wide range of available learning resources available.Overall workloadYour overall workload consists of class contact hours, independent learning and assessment activity.While your actual contact hours may depend on the optional modules you select, the following information gives an indication of how much time you will need to allocate to different activities at each level of the course .Year 1 (Level 4): Timetabled teaching and learning activity* Teaching, learning and assessment: 300 hours Independent learning: 900 hoursYear 2 (Level 5): Timetabled teaching and learning activity* Teaching, learning and assessment: 300 hours Independent learning: 900 hoursYear 3 (Level 6): Timetabled teaching and learning activity* Teaching, learning and assessment: 264 hours Independent learning: 936...

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Subjects

  • University
  • Human Rights
  • Criminology
  • Sociology
  • Climate Change
  • Climate

Course programme

Year 1

Core modules:

  • Introduction to Criminology 1: Perceptions and Perspectives
  • Introduction to Criminology 2: Communities, Identities and Crime
  • Social Policy
  • Understanding Society and the Uses of Sociology

One module from a choice of:

  • Crime and Justice in the 19th Century
  • Developing Academic Skills
  • Portraying Crime and Deviance
  • Conceptualising Crime
  • Police and Police Work

Three optional modules from a choice of:

  • Employability and University Skills
  • Issues and Debates in Social Policy
  • Understanding the Family
  • Identity, Equality and Diversity
  • Health Inequalities
  • Consumption, Culture and Fashion

Year 2

Core modules:

  • Crimiological Theory
  • Applied Research Skills (compulsory if students intend to pursue a Sociology Dissertation)

Optional modules:

  • Crime, Media and Culture
  • Criminological Investigation: Miscarriages of Justice/Innocence Project
  • Criminal Justice and Punishment
  • Contemporary Criminological Issues
  • Criminological Psychology
  • Applied Techniques: Forensic Archaeology
  • Criminological Research (optional module for those taking their dissertation in Sociology)
  • The Environment, Climate Change and Globalisation
  • Disability and Society
  • Human Rights, Social Activism and Public Sociology
  • Race, Ethnicity and Migration
  • Religion and Spirituality in Contemporary Society
  • Youth and Social Change
  • Understanding Urban and Rural Societies
  • Volunteering for Sociology

Year 3

Core modules:

  • Dissertation

Optional modules:

  • Policing Society
  • Sex Crime: Criminal Justice and Civil Measures
  • Young People, Deviance and Crime
  • Globalised Crime: Organised Crime and Cyber Crime
  • Crime and Humanity
  • Crime and Deviance
  • Gender and Sexualities
  • Social Movements and Protests in the Internet Age
  • Substance Use and Misuse
  • Ideology, Conflict and Terrorism
  • Globalisation, Beauty and the Media
  • Animals and Sociology

For further information about modules, please view the course leaflet (see right hand side).

Please note the modules listed are correct at the time of publishing, for full-time students entering the programme in Year 1. Optional modules are listed where applicable. Please note the University cannot guarantee the availability of all modules listed and modules may be subject to change. For further information please refer to the terms and conditions at /termsandconditions. The University will notify applicants of any changes made to the core modules listed above.

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