Criminology and Sociology, BSc (Hons)

Explore crime and the criminal justice system in modern society alongside leading academics and partners such as HMP Exeter and Landworks. Develop essential skills for careers in probation, policing, or youth justice through local walking tours, hands-on projects with rehabilitation and victim charities, and collaborations like annual campaigns with Devon and Cornwall Police addressing issues such as online scams. Benefit from a dedicated employability officer, optional placement year, and strong ties to criminal justice agencies.Our innovative, research-led teaching incorporates VR, AI, forensic analysis, and a pioneering prison rehabilitation module, encouraging critical interrogation of criminological boundaries. With a contemporary focus on emergent issues, the interdisciplinary programme equips graduates—highly sought by police, probation, prisons, and youth services—with transferable skills to drive change across private, public, and third sectors.