Course Summary

**Why study this course?** Explore the social challenges of crime and its effects on the lives of victims and perpetrators. This joint undergraduate honours degree allows you to look in-depth at how issues surrounding class, gender, race and social policy influence criminal activity and victim support. **More about this course** Our Criminology and Sociology BSc (Hons) degree will equip you with the tools and understanding to analyse crime in a social context and support individuals affected by it. During the course you’ll explore the relationship between crime, race, gender, wealth and society, while building the skills you’ll need to undertake effective social and criminological research. In our teaching we’ll employ contemporary case studies that will make you aware of the latest challenges faced by society and the innovative ways to deal with them. This course is unique among other criminology programmes in the UK owing to its focus on youth crime and sociology. You’ll look at issues that influence violence and crime amongst the youth, including consumerism, music, technology and sub-cultures. London Met’s criminology and sociology lecturers have the professional experience and expert insight to help you progress through your course. You’ll be guaranteed support and access your lecturers, allowing you to focus on your studies and get all your academic questions answered. We’ll offer you the opportunity to undertake a work experience placement to give you the practical experience of working in the field. After graduation you’ll be ready for a career in the criminal justice system, the police, third sector organisations and more. **What our students say** “Lecturers are always willing to talk and give advice about work, even out of office hours. They are so passionate about their subject, it helps me to learn and write essays confidently. Overall, the support I received from the lecturers has made me confident in my subject and hopeful for a bright future in my chosen career. I feel equipped to leave this year and go out in the real world.” National Student Survey "The lecturers are always there to help. I love the fact that the lecturers have practical and professional experience in the field that they are teaching us." National Student Survey

Course Details - Modules

Year 1 modules include: Introduction to Criminological Theory (core, 30 credits) Researching Crime and Deviance (core, 30 credits) Introduction to Social Problems (core, 30 credits) Sociological Imagination (core, 30 credits) January entry only: Introduction to the Criminal Justice System (core, 30 credits) Researching Social Life (core, 30 credits) Introduction to Criminological and Sociological Theory (core, 30 credits) Introduction to Social Problems (core, 30 credits) Year 2 modules include: Measuring and Interpreting Crime (core, 30 credits) Self and Society (core, 30 credits) Crime in Context (alternative core, 30 credits) Sociology of Everyday Life (alternative core, 15 credits) Perspectives on Policing (alternative core, 30 credits) Racism and Ethnicity (alternative core, 30 credits) Crime, Media and Technology (option, 15 credits) Youth, Crime and Violence (option, 15 credits) Youth, Resistance and Social Control (option, 15 credits) Extension of Knowledge (option, 15 credits) Year 3 modules include: Criminology Work Experience (option, 15 credits) Criminology Projects (option, 30 credits) Crime Control and Penology (alt-core, 30 credits) Social Control, Drugs and Organised Crime (alt-core, 30 credits) Living Theory (alt-core, 30 credits) Gender and Sexuality (alt-core, 30 credits) Serious and Serial Offenders (option, 15 credits) Victims and Crime (option, 15 credits) Terrorism and Counter-Terrorism (option, 15 credits) Human Rights and Conflict (option, 15 credits) Religion and the State (option, 15 credits)

Course Details – Assessment Method

You'll be assessed through essays, seen and unseen examinations, research projects and a final dissertation, all designed to ensure you have the thorough academic background for the criminology and sociology career of your choice.

Course Details – Professional Bodies

Professional Bodies are not listed for this Course.

How to Apply

26 January This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.

Application Codes

Course code: ML93

Institution code: L68

Campus Name: Holloway

Campus code:

Points of Entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

Year 1

Entry Requirements for Advanced Entry (Year 2 and Beyond)

Entry Requirements for Advanced Entry are not listed for this Course.

International applicants

Standard Qualification Requirements

Typical offer BBC (112 UCAS points) in three or more A levels.

A minimum of 114 UCAS points to include four passes (grade C) at higher level in a related subject.

Access to Higher Education Diploma in a relevant subject is acceptable for entry. QAA accredited course required.

A minimum of 15 points at the higher level and a minimum of 4 points in English and Maths at standard level.


English Language and Maths GCSEs at grade C (grade 4 from 2017) or above (or equivalent). We accept a broad range of equivalent level qualifications, please check the UCAS tariff calculator or contact us if you are unsure if you meet the minimum entry requirements for this course. We encourage applications from international/EU students with equivalent qualifications. We also accept mature students with diverse backgrounds and experiences.

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Minimum Qualification Requirements

Minimum Further Information are not listed for this Course.

English language requirements

Test Grade AdditionalDetails
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Unistats information

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Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs): 0%

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Fees and funding

England 9250.0 Year 1
Northern Ireland 9250.0 Year 1
Scotland 9250.0 Year 1
Wales 9250.0 Year 1
EU 15576.0 Year 1
International 15576.0 Year 1
Channel Islands 15576.0 Year 1
Republic of Ireland 15576.0 Year 1

Additional Fee Information

These fees are for the 2022/23 academic year. Fees for new and returning students may change each year by an amount set under the government’s regulation. For further information about our undergraduate fees, please visit: https://www.londonmet.ac.uk/applying/funding-your-studies/undergraduate-tuition-fees/ Please note, in addition to the tuition fee there may be extra costs for things such as equipment, materials, printing, textbooks, trips or professional body fees. There may also be other activities that are not formally part of your course and not required to complete your course, but that you may find helpful (for example, optional field trips). The costs of these are additional to your tuition fee and the fees set out above and will be notified when the activity is being arranged.

Provider information

Admissions Office
166-220 Holloway Road
Address3 are not listed for this Course.
City of London
N7 8DB

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