You also frame your study of criminology in a wider analysis of contemporary societies, exploring a range of theoretical perspectives and going beyond common-sense explanations. You gain insight into key sociological issues and concepts such as inequality, identity and social change alongside thinking through the motivations for crime, its wider social context and gaining an in-depth understanding of the criminal justice system. You also get the opportunity to think about crime and other social problems at the local and global level. This programme's combination of subjects allows you to focus on and think critically about the social world in which you live.