On our Criminology and Sociology degree you’ll explore and critically assess the way society perceives, defines and manages crime - and graduate fully prepared for a career in public or community based services.
This degree offers an exciting opportunity to get involved in a fast growing academic area in which new topics of study are opening up for criminological and sociological investigation every day. On this course you will explore both the nature of crime and of modern society through a wide range of modules. Facilities include crime scene houses, a moot court room, a legal skills recording suite, and several open access ICT rooms.
You will learn about social differences - for example, based upon gender, sexual orientation, race and ethnicity, religion, disability, class and age. You will also look at social and legal perceptions of, and responses to, crime and criminality.
Our strong industry links and cutting-edge research ensure that the curriculum is kept up-to-date and aligns with the skills employers need. You will work with educational and employment advisors throughout your degree, and we will ensure you have every opportunity to secure guidance in choosing your next steps.
Why study with us
- We offer option modules on our Criminology courses, so you can tailor your degree to your interests.
- Social Sciences is ranked 4th in the UK with 90% student satisfaction. (National Student Survey 2022).
- The many progression routes presented on our Criminology and Sociology course allows you to customise your journey to your career aspirations.
What you'll do
- Explore and critically assess the way society perceives, defines and manages crime - and graduate fully prepared for a career in public or community-based services.
- The University is part of a worldwide exchange network, which includes countries such as Australia, Brazil, Canada, China, Mexico and the USA.
- You can undertake an optional elective in Year 1 or Year 2 from the Centre of Volunteering and Community Leadership at the University. Many second and third year students undertake voluntary work outside of their degree.
Module overview
Year 1Compulsory modules
• CJ1201: Looking Beyond Crime and Criminology
• CJ1202: Skills, Research and Employability
• CJ1204: Crime and Morality
• CJ1206: Criminal Justice in Action
• SO1302: Sociological Ways of Thinking
• SO1303: Media and Culture
Year 2
Compulsory modules
• CJ2201: Research Methods and Theory 1
• CJ2202: Research Methods and Theory 2
• CJ2203: Understanding Policing and Security
• SO2302: The Sociology of Religion
• SO2306: Violent Times? Violence, Conflict and Culture
Optional modules
• CJ2206: Violence Against Women and Girls
• CJ2207: Drugs, Crime and Society
• CJ2208: Work Placement
Year 3
Compulsory modules
• CJ3201: Dissertation
• CJ3202: Diversity, Crime and Justice
• CJ3203: Crimes of the Powerful
• SO3991: Sociology Dissertation
Optional modules
• CJ3021: Drugs, Crime and Society
• CJ3208: Prison and Society
• S03004: Sexy Bodies: Sexuality and the Body
• SO3202: Sociology of Childhood
Course delivery
This course is taught face-to-face at one of our UK campuses.
Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of our published course information. However, our programmes are subject to ongoing review and development. Changing circumstances may cause alteration to, or the cancellation of, courses. Changes may be necessary to comply with the requirements of accrediting bodies or revisions to subject benchmarks statements. As well as to keep courses updated and contemporary, or as a result of student feedback. We reserve the right to make variations if we consider such action to be necessary or in the best interests of students.
Course delivery
This course is taught face-to-face at one of our UK campuses.
Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of our published course information. However, our programmes are subject to ongoing review and development. Changing circumstances may cause alteration to, or the cancellation of, courses. Changes may be necessary to comply with the requirements of accrediting bodies or revisions to subject benchmarks statements. As well as to keep courses updated and contemporary, or as a result of student feedback. We reserve the right to make variations if we consider such action to be necessary or in the best interests of students.
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