Criminology and Sociology

This thought-provoking Criminology and Sociology degree teaches you to think critically about crime and how how people engage and interact with the world. This thought-provoking degree covers everything from addiction and criminalisation to human rights and climate change.

You’ll be at the forefront of the critical social debates defining the 21st century, learning how crime is defined, controlled and regulated in modern society. External speakers form a key part of the course. There’s a work placement option, giving you valuable work experience and networking opportunities. Plus you’ll develop a strong grounding in research methods.

Criminology and Sociology is a flexible degree. For the first two years, everyone studies the same curriculum. In years three and four our academics help you explore areas such as:

- Gender, crime and victimology.

- Race and ethnicity.

- The process of criminalisation.

- Human rights and politics.

After the first two years of study, you can choose to specialise in other areas or carry on studying this pathway.

You will receive a strong grounding in theory and research methods, along with training in specialist data-analysis software. This degree equips you to succeed in developing your critical thinking skills and enhancing your employability, opening up a wide variety of career options.

Our Criminology degree scored 85% for Teaching and Learning Resources in the 2020 National Student Survey.