Criminology and Sociology, BA (Hons), with industry placement

This joint degree provides an introduction to criminology and sociology, drawing on research and ongoing debates in crime, justice, and society. It equips students to deepen their knowledge of these fields and apply it to real-world issues, while analysing social constructions to better comprehend diverse societal groups and structures.The programme offers modules based on expertise from the School of Social and Political Sciences, emphasising research-led teaching to foster insights into innovative theories and practices. These modules build discipline-specific skills and transferable abilities for academic or professional pursuits. Assessment varies by module, including coursework, exams, portfolios, group work, and presentations, with instruction from academics, practitioners, and peers. For current module details, consult the programme's website, noting that options may change due to staff availability and timetabling.

This degree aims to offer a range of modules, drawing upon the expertise of criminologists and sociologists in the School of Social and Political Sciences. In utilising staff expertise, this degree aims to engage in research led teaching, in order to provide students with the opportunity to develop an insight into innovative academic theories and practices. The modules are designed to advance students’ discipline specific knowledge and also provide them with the opportunity to develop a range of cognitive and practical skills. The programme is therefore not only designed to develop a student’s specialist sociological knowledge, but aims to equip them with a set of transferable skills that may be relevant to further academic study and employment. For the most up to date module information, please visit the course page for this programme on our website. Some programmes provide you with the opportunity to focus your study in a particular area through optional modules. Timetabling arrangements may limit the availability of some optional modules to some students. As the options often reflect staff research interests, they may alter over time due to staff availability.