
Sociology & Criminology BA (Hons)
Course Overview - Sociology & Criminology BA (Hons)
Shining a spotlight on criminology from a sociological perspective, find out whether some people are more likely to commit crime or be a victim of crime and discover what social factors can drive a person in a criminal direction.
If you are interested into exploring behaviour and backgrounds of criminals, finding out whether one type of person is more likely to commit crime than another, or perhaps discovering what drives a person in a criminal direction, then this is the course for you! Shining a spotlight on criminology from a sociological perspective, th...
<strong>Shining a spotlight on criminology from a sociological perspective, find out whether some people are more likely to commit crime or be a victim of crime and discover what social factors can drive a person in a criminal direction.</strong><br/><br/>If you are interested into exploring behaviour and backgrounds of criminals, finding out whether one type of person is more likely to commit crime than another, or perhaps discovering what drives a person in a criminal direction, then this is the course for you! Shining a spotlight on criminology from a sociological perspective, this BA gives you the sophisticated knowledge and analytical skillset needed to break into the public and social sectors, as well as the criminal justice system.<br/><br/>Taught by academic experts and specialist guest speakers, you’ll get to grips with advanced theory, tackling an assortment of hot topics such as trafficking, migration, terrorism, and many other eye-opening components. Additionally, you’ll garner industry experience during either a 30-week or 20-day placement. In your final year you’ll get the chance to develop your own piece of research, in the form of a final year dissertation.<br/><br/><strong>Why study BA (Hons) Sociology and Criminology at BU?</strong><br/><br/><br/>• Tackle hot topics such as social exclusion, human trafficking, terrorism, penology, policing, victimology, and many other eye-opening components<br/><br/><br/><br/>• This course will give you the sophisticated knowledge and analytical skillset needed for breaking into the public and social sectors<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Choose from either a 30-week ‘sandwich’ placement, or a shorter four-week placement – crucial for enhancing your employability<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Develop your own piece of research based on a topic that interests you, or aligns itself with your future career or study plans, in your final year dissertation<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Learn from research-active social scientists in fields including society and social formation, social anthropology, criminology, cultural diversity and social welfare.<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Be career ready - within fifteen months of graduating 93% of students were in work or further study. <br/><br/>
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Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
3 Years
Start Date
21/09/2026
Campus
Main Site
Application Details
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Codes/info
Course Code
H2L9
Institution Code
B50
Points of Entry
Year 1, Year 2, Year 3
Entry Requirements
UCAS Tariff
104
120
104 - 120 tariff points including a minimum of 2 A levels or equivalent. BTEC Extended Diploma: DMM.
Scottish Higher
104 - 120 tariff points from Scottish Highers
Access to HE Diploma
102 - 118 tariff points with any combination of Distinction, Merit, Pass grades.
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
28 - 31 points
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
GCSE/National 4/National 5
GCSE English Language or English Literature and Mathematics grade C (or grade 4 in the reformed GCSE grading) or equivalent qualifications.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma
112 tariff points (Grade DMM)
Scottish Advanced Higher
104 - 120 UCAS tariff points from a minimum of two Scottish Advanced Highers.
Extended Project
Accepted as part of the overall tariff but it must be accompanied by 2 A-levels or equivalent
Pearson BTEC Subsidiary Diploma (QCF)
Accepted as part of the overall tariff.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate (first teaching from September 2016)
We accept this qualification as part of the overall UCAS tariff.
OCR Cambridge Technical Introductory Diploma
Accepted as part of the overall tariff but it must be accompanied by an A-Level or equivalent.
Pearson BTEC 90-Credit Diploma (QCF)
We accept this qualification, but it must be accompanied by an A-level sized qualification to meet the overall UCAS tariff
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Foundation Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
We accept this qualification, but it must be accompanied by an A-level sized qualification to meet the overall UCAS tariff
OCR Cambridge Technical Subsidiary Diploma
Accepted as part of the overall tariff but it must be accompanied by an A-Level or equivalent.
T Level
Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (last awarded Summer 2024)
Accepted as part of the overall tariff but it must be accompanied by an A-Level or equivalent.
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