Criminology and Sociology, BSc (Hons)

This degree programme provides an interdisciplinary opportunity to explore Criminology and Sociology within the social sciences. Criminology focuses on criminalisation, victimisation, and societal responses to crime and disorder, drawing from sociological, psychological, and political perspectives. Sociology examines social life in groups, institutions, and societies, offering tools to analyse aspects of human conduct from everyday interactions to global economic dynamics. The course employs diverse approaches to equip students with methods and ideas for contributing to societal understanding and improvement.Distinctive features include learning from leading criminologists with strong connections to police, probation, prisons, and government institutions. Modules reflect staff research interests in areas such as education, globalisation, urban life, social media, health, and migration. The programme is delivered in a top-ranked school (3rd in UK sociology research quality and 5th in education per 2014 REF), with research-active staff emphasising independent learning and a variety of multidisciplinary options.