Criminology and Sociology BA (Hons)

**This thought-provoking Criminology and Sociology degree teaches you to think critically about crime and how how people engage and interact with the world. This thought-provoking degree covers everything from addiction and criminalisation to human rights and climate change.**<br/><br/>You’ll be at the forefront of the critical social debates defining the 21st century, learning how crime is defined, controlled and regulated in modern society. External speakers form a key part of the course. There’s a work placement option, giving you valuable work experience and networking opportunities. Plus you’ll develop a strong grounding in research methods.<br/><br/>Criminology and Sociology is a flexible degree. For the first two years, everyone studies the same curriculum. In years three and four our academics help you explore areas such as: <br/><br/><br/>- Gender, crime and victimology. <br/><br/><br/>- Race and ethnicity. <br/><br/><br/>- The process of criminalisation. <br/><br/><br/>- Human rights and politics. <br/><br/><br/>After the first two years of study, you can choose to specialise in other areas or carry on studying this pathway.<br/><br/>You will receive a strong grounding in theory and research methods, along with training in specialist data-analysis software. This degree equips you to succeed in developing your critical thinking skills and enhancing your employability, opening up a wide variety of career options. <br/><br/>Our Criminology degree scored **85% for Teaching and Learning Resources** in the 2020 National Student Survey.

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