Criminology and Sociology

1st in the UK for our research impact in Sociology in REF 2021 (Times Higher Education)

8th in the UK for Sociology (QS World University Rankings by Subject 2024)

9th in the UK for Social Sciences (The Times Higher Education World University Rankings by Subject 2024)

About the course

Make the most of our interdisciplinary teaching by combining Criminology and Sociology.

By sharing methods, theories and interests, you'll diversify your understanding of crime as a social construction as well as its relationships with class, gender, race and law. In the process, you develop your own critical and creative approaches.

This course is for you if you're committed to expanding your criminological imagination and interested in sociological perspectives.

About Sussex

Our courses, research, culture and campus aim to stimulate, excite and challenge. From scientific discovery to global policy, from student welfare to career development, Sussex innovates and takes a lead. And today, in every part of society and across the world, you'll find someone from Sussex making an original and valuable contribution.

Location

Study on our beautiful, green campus on the edge of the South Downs National Park and just minutes from the vibrant seaside city of Brighton & Hove. We’re near to Gatwick airport and just over an hour from London.