Criminology and Public Services

University Centre Weston
Undergraduate BSc (Hons) Full-time 3 Years SociologyPolitics

UCAS Points

64 points

About this course

This three year degree offers a fascinating insight for those with an interest in sociology, crime and criminal justice; and are wishing to pursue a career in the public service sector. You will study the principles of sociological, criminological and the legal concepts, approaches and methodologies, gaining a critical understanding of crime, criminal justice, and their relationship with the law.

This degree will help you to develop a critical understanding of social science research methodologies and ethics; applying them to the social environment. This is a new and exciting, multifaceted programme that will give you a fascinating insight into the world of criminology, criminal justice, sociology and government policy within the context of the public sector.

This degree is aimed at those wishing to pursue careers in a wide range of roles in the public sector and public services. During your studies you will identify the motivations for crime, sociological impacts and causes of, societal controls as well as the aspects of the legal system and how policy is implemented to tackle issues within society. Embedded within this course are professional developmental skills that will give you the opportunity to reflect and develop the key employability knowledge, behaviours and skills that are required to have a successful career.

Entry Requirements

UCAS Tariff Points 64 points

Career Prospects

Graduates from this course typically go into the following occupations:

2435 Professional/Chartered company secretaries
1162 Senior police officers
3319 Protective service associate professionals
2434 Business and related research professionals
2462 Probation officers
3312 Police officers (sergeant and below)

Course Details

Qualification
Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
3 Years
Start Date
2025
Academic Year
2025
Campus / Location
Weston-super-Mare
Scheme
Undergraduate
Subjects
Sociology, Politics