**Why choose this course**
Studying criminology and sociology together will give you vital insights into the world of crime.
On our BSc (Hons) Criminology and Sociology course you’ll explore fascinating topics surrounding:
- The cause and effect of criminal actions
- The form and outcome of social disorders
- The criminal justice system
- Policing
- The relationship between behaviours and punishments.
We’re one of the UK’s leading universities for criminology, with our courses ranked 6th by the Guardian University Guide 2021 and 2nd by The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2021.
**What you will study**
This course will develop your understanding of the concepts, theories and principles of both criminology and sociology. You’ll also learn how they apply to a range of areas.
We’ll help you to develop your practical and analytical skills in addressing contemporary criminological and sociological problems. You’ll master the methods and analytical tools required to conduct and evaluate research on contemporary problems relating to crime, deviance and social control.
From second-year, you’ll also be able to choose from a variety of different modules, such as hate crime and cyber-crime, among others. All our modules are taught by experts in the field, meaning that content is always up-to-date and covers issues at the cutting-edge of current criminological and sociological debate.
Course Details - Modules
To see the full range of modules for this course please visit our website – the link is under the Course contact details. You will also find full details of the programme, including programme structure, assessment methods, contact hours and Graduate prospects.
Course Details – Assessment Method
Assessment Methods are not listed for this Course.
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:
S85
Campus Name:
Stag Hill
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
Overall:
BBC
Applicants taking an A level science subject with the Science Practical Endorsement are required to pass the practical element.
We do not include General Studies or Critical Thinking in our offers.
Overall:
BBBBB
GCSE or Equivalent:
English Language: Scottish National 5 - C
Maths: Scottish National 5 - C
Overall:
QAA recognised Access to Higher Education Diploma with 45 Level 3 credits overall including 21 at Distinction and 24 at Merit.
Overall:
BBC
GCSE or Equivalent:
English Language: Scottish National 5 - C
Maths: Scottish National 5 - C
Overall:
Pass overall with BBC from a combination of the Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate and two A levels.
Applicants taking an A level science subject with the Science Practical Endorsement are required to pass the practical element.
We do not include General Studies or Critical Thinking in our offers.
Please click the following link to find out more about qualification requirements for this course
Minimum Qualification Requirements
Minimum Further Information are not listed for this Course.
English language requirements
Test
Grade
AdditionalDetails
IELTS (Academic)
6.5
6.5 overall with 6.0 in Writing and 5.5 in each other element.
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