BA (Hons) Sociology and Criminology
36 monthsProgramme duration
16,840 GBPTuition Fee/year
SepStarting Month
Programme overview
Main Subject
Sociology
Degree
BA
Study Level
Undergraduate
Study Mode
On Campus
Why do some groups face greater inequalities than others? How does society decide what counts as crime? And who holds the power to shape those decisions?
On this dynamic sociology and criminology degree, you’ll explore the social issues that define modern life – from crime, justice, and inequality to identity, media, power, and social change. You’ll examine how societies respond to crime and deviance while uncovering the wider social forces that influence people’s opportunities, experiences, and life chances.
By combining sociology and criminology, you’ll gain a powerful understanding of how individuals, communities, and institutions interact in an increasingly complex world. You’ll question assumptions, challenge dominant narratives, and investigate the systems that influence modern society, developing the knowledge and confidence to become an informed, socially aware changemaker.
As part of this course, you’ll:
On this dynamic sociology and criminology degree, you’ll explore the social issues that define modern life – from crime, justice, and inequality to identity, media, power, and social change. You’ll examine how societies respond to crime and deviance while uncovering the wider social forces that influence people’s opportunities, experiences, and life chances.
By combining sociology and criminology, you’ll gain a powerful understanding of how individuals, communities, and institutions interact in an increasingly complex world. You’ll question assumptions, challenge dominant narratives, and investigate the systems that influence modern society, developing the knowledge and confidence to become an informed, socially aware changemaker.
As part of this course, you’ll:
- Explore the social, political, and cultural factors linked to crime, inequality, exclusion and social justice
- Investigate contemporary issues such as youth crime, digital culture, identity, policing, media representation, power, and activism
- Critically analyse criminal justice systems and consider how fairer, more inclusive societies can be created
- Develop valuable research, analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills sought after across a wider range of careers
Programme overview
Main Subject
Sociology
Degree
BA
Study Level
Undergraduate
Study Mode
On Campus
Why do some groups face greater inequalities than others? How does society decide what counts as crime? And who holds the power to shape those decisions?
On this dynamic sociology and criminology degree, you’ll explore the social issues that define modern life – from crime, justice, and inequality to identity, media, power, and social change. You’ll examine how societies respond to crime and deviance while uncovering the wider social forces that influence people’s opportunities, experiences, and life chances.
By combining sociology and criminology, you’ll gain a powerful understanding of how individuals, communities, and institutions interact in an increasingly complex world. You’ll question assumptions, challenge dominant narratives, and investigate the systems that influence modern society, developing the knowledge and confidence to become an informed, socially aware changemaker.
As part of this course, you’ll:
On this dynamic sociology and criminology degree, you’ll explore the social issues that define modern life – from crime, justice, and inequality to identity, media, power, and social change. You’ll examine how societies respond to crime and deviance while uncovering the wider social forces that influence people’s opportunities, experiences, and life chances.
By combining sociology and criminology, you’ll gain a powerful understanding of how individuals, communities, and institutions interact in an increasingly complex world. You’ll question assumptions, challenge dominant narratives, and investigate the systems that influence modern society, developing the knowledge and confidence to become an informed, socially aware changemaker.
As part of this course, you’ll:
- Explore the social, political, and cultural factors linked to crime, inequality, exclusion and social justice
- Investigate contemporary issues such as youth crime, digital culture, identity, policing, media representation, power, and activism
- Critically analyse criminal justice systems and consider how fairer, more inclusive societies can be created
- Develop valuable research, analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills sought after across a wider range of careers
Admission Requirements
104+
28+
54+
4+
6+
GCSE English Language at Grade 4 or above (Grade C for GCSEs taken before 2017) or equivalent. Key Skills Level 2, Functional Skills Level 2 and the Certificate in Adult Literacy are accepted in place of GCSEs.
Access to HE Diploma Pass overall with a minimum of 104-112 UCAS tariff points.
T Levels Pass overall with a minimum of 104-112 UCAS tariff points, including a C or above on the core.
Scottish Awards 104-112 UCAS tariff points from a minimum of 4 Highers of which at least 2 must be grade B or above.
Irish Leaving Certificate 104-112 UCAS tariff points from a minimum of 5 subjects at higher level of which at least 3 must be grade H3 or above.
International baccalaureate 104-112 UCAS tariff points or a score of 28 from the IB diploma. This should include a minimum of 3 Highers with 2 at grade H5 or above
IELTS 6.0 with no skills below 5.5, or an equivalent qualification. The University provides excellent support for any applicant who may be required to undertake additional English language courses.
Access to HE Diploma Pass overall with a minimum of 104-112 UCAS tariff points.
T Levels Pass overall with a minimum of 104-112 UCAS tariff points, including a C or above on the core.
Scottish Awards 104-112 UCAS tariff points from a minimum of 4 Highers of which at least 2 must be grade B or above.
Irish Leaving Certificate 104-112 UCAS tariff points from a minimum of 5 subjects at higher level of which at least 3 must be grade H3 or above.
International baccalaureate 104-112 UCAS tariff points or a score of 28 from the IB diploma. This should include a minimum of 3 Highers with 2 at grade H5 or above
IELTS 6.0 with no skills below 5.5, or an equivalent qualification. The University provides excellent support for any applicant who may be required to undertake additional English language courses.
3 Years
Sep
- Candidates are required to submit references or letter(s) of recommendation for acceptance
- Candidates are required to submit an essay(s) for acceptance
Tuition fees
Domestic
9,790 GBP
International
16,840 GBP
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