Cymdeithaseg and Criminology and Criminal Justice is a bilingual degree. The degree offers an understanding of the study of society, organizations, life and social groups in relation to crime, deviance, victims and social harm. Using empirical research and critical analysis we come to understand how society deals with criminality, social control, policing and punishment.

The degree offers the best of both field disciplines providing a rich program, experience, flexibility and intensity of knowledge and understanding to work bilingually nationally and internationally. There are 100 credits available for you to study through the medium of Welsh annually in pursuing this degree should you wish. There is a real strong linguistic choice available when choosing this degree.

Why choose Bangor for this course?

• You will be taught by staff who combine research and also have a strong belief in offering supportive and inspirational learning that takes place in a friendly and informal environment. Our expertise allows you to engage critically and develop your potential in two challenging areas.
• We teach Sociology and Criminology/Justice from the perspective of Wales, the United Kingdom and internationally.
• We have very good links with employers and various agencies that make our courses innovative and reflect current and controversial topics and issues in the field of study.
• Many expert speakers add to the learning experience.
• The degree structure allows you to specialize and discuss a range of different options that develop you intellectually within the field of study.

The compulsory Sociology / Criminology and Criminal Justice modules provide a thorough grounding in key theoretical perspectives, research methodologies and wider social issues. Some modules include traditional forms of assessment, such as exams and assignments with a weight of 50% / 50%, while others use a wide range of methods such as portfolio, work placement, oral presentations, class test, research projects, dissertations. In Year 3 you will also work independently (with supervision) on an extended dissertation piece of work. Your dissertation includes research in an area of ​​your choice. A work placement option is available over the two years.

You will have a strong academic background to pursue a career in a variety of fields which include Local Authority Officers, Research officers; Civil Service; Mentrau Iaith; The media; Probation Service; Police Service; Youth Justice and Youth Work; Criminal Intelligence; Central Government Departments and its agencies such as the Courts Service, the Department of Crown Exports and Customs (Revenue and Customs); Crown Prosecution Service; Prison Service; National Crime Agency; Voluntary Agencies.

Sociology allows you to investigate social life and the way it shapes our behaviour, beliefs and identity. By studying Social Policy, you’ll be looking at social relations and systems that maintain and promote human wellbeing.