Criminology and Sociology

Are you fascinated by how humans interact with each other? Would you like to understand how key social issues - like knife crime or drug use - impact people and society?

Studying Criminology and Sociology Joint Honours means you’ll build a deep understanding of human behaviour. You’ll learn about social differences - like gender, race and sexuality. And you’ll examine societal systems - like policing and criminal justice. You’ll explore the root causes of criminal behaviour, and determine how this impacts our society.

You’ll graduate ready to launch a career in social justice, crime prevention, or even government policy. And you’ll be equipped to step into fields like:
- social work

- criminal justice

- education

- charity work

- local government