Criminology and Sociology BSc (Hons) – 2020 entry

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. Our sociology courses are ranked top 10 in The Times and The Sunday Times Good University Guide 2019..

A Professional Training placement provides you with the opportunity to develop your professional, academic and personal potential, equipping you to be adaptable, resilient, globally minded, confident, entrepreneurial and digitally savvy in the workplace. These qualities are widely recognised by employers and many of our students are offered employment on graduation by their placement provider.

The Professional Training placement year gives our students an insight into their subject and career potential, and early access to professional experience. It can be invaluable in developing work-based skills and helping them secure a graduate career.
Depending on what modules you concentrate on, our sociology and criminology course can provide you with the knowledge and analytical skills needed to pursue a wide variety of careers. This includes professions in the public sector, business, education, health and medicine, social work, or counselling.

The course offers preparation for fields that involve investigative skills and working with diverse people, such as journalism, politics, marketing, human resources or public administration.

It also provides you with the strong research skills needed for positions in the criminal justice system, social service and government. It’s also a first step for future graduate work in sociology and criminology in order to become a researcher or academic.

Applicants taking an A-level science subject with the Science Practical Endorsement are required to pass the practical element.

Please note: A-level General Studies and A-level Critical Thinking are not accepted.

GCSE or equivalent: English Language at Grade C(4) and Mathematics at Grade C (4) (or equivalent).