Criminology and Sociology Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)

Study Criminology and Sociology and discover how social norms and institutions shape our everyday lives and experiences, both by bringing people together and pushing them apart. Our distinctive degree explores the shifting relationships between individuals and societies, with a focus on topics such as crime, justice and deviance; social and generational change; families and relationships; health and illness; identity, inequality and exclusion; gender, race and ethnicity; and power, work and wellbeing.

You will apply sociological and criminological knowledge and understanding to real-world issues to help you answer enduring questions about the human condition and the problems our society faces. Employers are looking for open-minded graduates who can adapt, innovate, and collaborate, and this course will provide you with the analytical, digital, and critical skills needed in a changing world and workplace.



The Criminology and Sociology team at CCCU has a strong reputation for teaching which is informed by the latest research and the needs of the wider world. Your breadth of knowledge will be enhanced through guest lecturers, live briefs, and research reports, while opportunities for work shadowing, volunteering, and working with industry will improve your career prospects.

What you'll learn

* Consider how social norms and expectations frame our understanding of crime and deviance, and what that means for policy.

* Develop the skills to research and solve contemporary problems.

* Understand insights from sociological and criminological theories about how we become who we are.

* Explore what it means to raise and teach children in a rapidly changing world.

* Reflect on the tensions and opportunities of working life to help you identify a career that will be right for you.

You’ll be supported by expert academic staff in a learning environment that connects sociological theory and criminological perspectives with real-world issues. Through exploring contemporary debates, analysing evidence and developing your research skills, you’ll learn to approach complex social challenges with confidence and a broader understanding of the world.

A degree in Criminology and Sociology will equip you with the knowledge and transferable skills to pursue opportunities across criminal justice, community development, social research, public services and policy. Whether you’re interested in understanding crime, addressing inequality or helping shape a fairer society, you’ll be encouraged to question established ideas and make a positive contribution.

You’ll also have the opportunity to broaden your experience through a placement year or a year abroad, subject to the options available on your course. These experiences can help you apply your learning in new contexts, develop professional skills, build valuable networks and gain a wider perspective on the issues shaping society.