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BSc Sociology with Criminology

University of Chester

Institution
University of Chester
Level
undergraduate
Subject
Sociology with Criminology BSc (Hons)
Duration
3 years
UCAS code
LM39
Typical offer
A-level BCC, IB 28

Entry requirements

UCAS points: 112 points A level: Typical offer – BCC-BBC IB: 28 points

About this course

BSc (Hons) in Sociology with Criminology, a combined honours degree examining societal structures and social relations alongside criminological theory. Core topics include Social & Cultural Analysis, Research Methods, Data Analysis, Policy Analysis, and Fieldwork. The course includes a work placement of 4 to 7 weeks with a local employer, field trips such as court visits, and an optional study abroad year.

Modules

  • Introduction to Law & Criminal Justice
  • Social Issues and Contexts
  • Research in Law & Criminology
  • Discovering Sociology: The Study of Social Life
  • Media and the Representation of Deviance
  • Key Concepts in Crime and Justice
  • Climate Change and Global Inequalities
  • Spanish: Communication in Practice
  • French: Intermediate Language Development
  • Spanish: Intermediate Language Development
  • Chinese: Intermediate Language Development
  • German: Communication in Practice
  • French: Communication in Practice
  • Subsidiary Language
  • Beyond the Surface: Doing Critical Sociology
  • Race, Ethnicity, Migration and Injustice
  • Mental Health, Risk and Justice
  • Experiential Learning: Social Impact Leadership in Action
  • Work Placement (School of Humanities and Social Sciences)
  • Upper Intermediate Language Development and Global Employability
  • Advanced Language Development and Global Sustainability
  • Post Beginner Language Development and Global Cultures
  • Experiential Overseas Learning
  • Developing Intercultural Literacy and Cross-Cultural Skills
  • Study Abroad Immersive Year
  • Major Project: Applied Research Design and Analysis
  • Social Science for Social Change
  • Education, Equality and Capital
  • Punishment: Penology, Policy and Practice