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Sociology and Criminology, BSc (Hons)

University of Reading, United Kingdom

 
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Subject ranking

Anthropology and Archaeology
UK / Guardian 2025
10th
Anthropology
UK / CUG 2026
15th
Overall
UK / Times 2025
25th

Costs

Course fees
Entertainment, books
food & rent
S$17.2K / year
Beer S$7
MacDonalds S$10
Cinema S$11
Coffee S$5
TotalS$17.2K / year

Entry requirements

A Level ABB
Diploma 3.0
International Baccalaureate 32

Scholarships

British Chevening Scholarships
100% for tuition and living expenses
Limited quantity

Information

Course
Code
LM39
Upcoming
Intakes
Oct 2025
Pathway
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+65 9650 3225
HOTLINE
+65 6333 1300

Duration

3 years
Graduate
2028
About the course

This programme provides essential knowledge and skills to understand contemporary societies, their transformations, and the dynamics of crime and criminal justice. In Sociology, you will explore social processes that shape individuals, groups, and institutions, while connecting theoretical concepts to key dimensions of social differentiation, including gender, class, race, age, sexuality, and education. In Criminology, you will gain insights into criminological theories, methodologies, and issues such as criminalisation, victimisation, crime causes, prevention, social inequalities, punishment, and media portrayals. Interactive small-group teaching fosters deep discussions, enhancing your grasp of societal influences and the complexities of social problems and policies.Through Sociology, you will develop vital social science skills, such as analysing evidence, crafting arguments, and communicating effectively, preparing you for careers in government, charities, and commerce. Core modules include Degree Core Competences, Thinking Sociologically, Gender, Race, and Class, British Society, Introduction to Criminology, and Introduction to Criminal Justice. Note that modules are subject to approval and availability for 2025/26.

What you will learn

The following modules have been approved in principle for delivery in 2025/26. Please note that as part of our current curriculum improvement process, all modules require final University approval and may be subject to change. Core modules for this course: Degree Core Competences, Thinking Sociologically, Gender, Race, and Class: Social Differentiation and Stratification, British Society, Introduction to Criminology, Introduction to Criminal Justice. The University cannot guarantee that all optional modules will be available to all students who may wish to take them. We suggest that you regularly revisit our course page to ensure you have the most up-to-date information regarding the modules offered on this programme. Check our website for more details about the course structure.

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