BSc Criminology with Sociology
Entry requirements
112-120 points. Our offers are typically made using UCAS tariff points to allow you to include a range of level 3 qualifications and as a guide, the requirements for this course are equivalent to: A-Levels: BBC-BBB from 3 A Levels or equivalent grade combinations (e.g. BBB is comparable to ABC in terms of tariff points) BTEC/CTEC: DMM from BTEC or Cambridge Technical (CTEC) qualifications International Baccalaureate: To include a minimum of 2 Higher Level certificates at grade H4 T Level: Merit in a T Level Additionally, we accept tariff points achieved for many other qualifications, such as the Access to Higher Education Diploma, Scottish Highers, UAL Diploma/Extended Diploma and WJEC Applied Certificate/Diploma, to name a few. We also accept tariff points from smaller level 3 qualifications, up to a maximum of 32, from qualifications like the Extended Project (EP/EPQ), music or dance qualifications. To find out more about UCAS tariff points, including what your qualifications are worth, please visit UCAS . In addition to level 3 study, the following GCSE’s are required: GCSEs in Mathematics and English Language at grade 4 or C, or higher. Functional Skills at level 2 is accepted as an alternative, however Key Skills qualifications are not. If you hold another qualification, please get in touch and we will advise further If you will be over the age of 21 years of age at the beginning of your undergraduate study, you will be considered as a mature student. This means our offer may be different and any work or life experiences you have will be considered together with any qualifications you hold. UCAS have further information about studying as a mature student on their website which may be of interest.
About this course
BSc (Hons) in Sociology, examining crime, criminal justice, and their relationship to social inequalities. Core topics include Research Methods, Fieldwork, and Global & Comparative Perspective. Students choose between an independent dissertation or a work placement of at least 120 hours in the final year. The programme covers policing, courts, prisons and probation services within England and Wales.
Modules
- Introduction to Crime and Criminal Justice
- Perspectives of Criminology and Victimisation
- Criminological Identities
- Becoming a Sociologist
- Criminological Research
- Violence and Society
- Diversity in Society: Race, Ethnicity and Migration
- Digital Crime and Investigation
- Youth Crime and Deviance
- Crime Mapping and the Criminology of Place
- Comparative Criminal Justice
- Independent Law Project/Work Placement
- Global Challenges and Conflicts
- Punishment and Desistance
- Organised Crime and Modern Slavery
- Criminal Bodies
- Identity, Equality and Crime
- Addiction, Crime and Control
- Sport and Crime