Criminology and Sociology BA (Hons)

Ready to become a changemaker in society? From understanding crime and justice, to the dynamics of people, places and power, Criminology and Sociology at Keele builds a foundation of knowledge and advanced skills to help you grow as a social scientist, ready for a wide variety of careers. At Keele, were proud to deliver research-led education and are pioneers in the teaching of undergraduate Criminology in the UK.<br/><br/>**Why choose this course?** <br/>- Keele pioneered the teaching of undergraduate Criminology in the UK<br/><br/><br/>- Global Top 300 for Social Sciences (Times Higher Education World University Subject Rankings, 2022)<br/><br/><br/>- Benefit from real-world industry experience with a placement year opportunity<br/><br/><br/>- A chance to broaden your horizons and study abroad at a partner university<br/><br/><br/>- No. 1 in the UK. Britains best university, as ranked by students (Student Crowd University Awards, 2022)<br/><br/><br/>Our programme covers a range of criminological and sociological theories that help to define crime, explore contemporary issues in society, and allows you to apply your learning to real world scenarios. With connections to professional industry partners including the police, probation services, and prisons, you will gain valuable insights and opportunities to hear from, and network with, those working in criminal justice related fields.<br/><br/>You will investigate crime and the criminal justice system whilst exploring a range of contemporary social issues, building a global perspective of everyday life. From cultural competence to social intelligence, you will develop advanced skills through the analysis of contemporary challenges, strengthening your expertise as a changemaker for future generations.<br/><br/>Our modern curriculum prepares you for a career at the forefront of tackling ongoing issues in society. It has been carefully curated to ensure that you get an understanding of well established and emerging theories, concepts and methodologies used in contemporary practice. You will get under the skin of some of the contemporary issues that we face in society today such as gender, migration and belonging, the development of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and the ever-present challenges around climate change, to name but a few.<br/><br/>Throughout the programme, you will develop transferable skills to make a positive social impact as an independent scholar and critical thinker, working effectively with peers and practitioners on collaborative group projects. You will build a personal sense of social and ethical responsibility and the skills to strive for, and enact, social change.<br/><br/>**About Keele**<br/><br/>Keele University was established in 1949 by the former Vice-Chancellor of Oxford University. Founded to meet the needs of a changing world, Keele has always had a pioneering vision to be a different kind of university.<br/><br/>We excel in both teaching and research, with some of the most satisfied students in England, and research that is changing lives for the better at a regional, national and global level.<br/><br/>Our beautiful 600-acre campus is one of the biggest in Britain – but all the most important services and facilities are on your doorstep, with accommodation, teaching spaces, facilities including a medical centre, sports centre and pharmacy, and a range of shops, eateries and entertainment venues – including the Students’ Union – clustered around the centre.