Criminology with Sociology - Two-year Accelerated Degree BSc

**Criminology and sociology are closely-related subjects, which will give you a great experience in discovering what motivates criminal behaviours and how society responds to them. You will explore the criminal justice system, the social contexts of crime, inequalities in society and more.**<br/><br/>Our two-year fast-track, degrees have been created so that you can:<br/><br/><br/>- Start your career or masters course a year sooner<br/><br/><br/>- Save money by paying for just two years’ tuition fees<br/><br/><br/>- Save money on the costs associated with being a student<br/><br/><br/>- Based at Farnborough College of Technology, we offer classroom-based lectures, a small campus experience and plenty of personalised support. This makes us a popular choice locally for those who want to study higher education in a down-to-earth setting – where you won’t get lost in the crowd.<br/><br/><br/>Modules chosen at Level 5 and Level 6 will define the particular degree title awarded, of either BA (Hons) Criminology with Sociology or BA (Hons) Sociology with Criminology.<br/><br/>**What will I study?** <br/><br/>**Criminology**<br/>The study of crime is a fascinating area to delve into. During your degree, you will begin to think like a criminologist, by unpicking the theories that seek to explain types and trends of crime and how society and the police choose to deal with them.<br/><br/>You will use quantitative research methods to inspect topics such as victimology where you will explore the psychological effects of crime victims, and criminal profiling where you will investigate what makes a criminal and how can you identify them. <br/><br/>This course will introduce you to many fascinating theories and practices within the subject of crime. You will be debating a range of thought-provoking ideas and working on assignments that reflect both crime prevention and critical issues that surround crime. <br/><br/>**Sociology**<br/>Sociology is an enlightening subject for those who like to think about social issues in the world, such as inequality, sexuality, class and mass media. Studying these fascinating topics with us will encourage you to think objectively about why people behave in certain ways. You will be considering questions such as: <br/><br/>What role does crime play in shaping society? How can society address inequality? Why doesn’t society do more to improve global issues?<br/>During your degree, you will uncover the theories that seek to explain why some groups of people can flourish together, while others try to tear each other apart. You will delve into contemporary theories and discover how different cultures fit into our society.<br/><br/>As a sociology student, your critical-thinking skills will be honed as you begin to broaden your understanding of society and its relationship with our everyday lives.<br/>.