Course Summary

You will study the fundamentals of criminology and sociology, exploring key theories and learning how to apply them to the world we live in. Consider how crime and deviance are responded to by society and how it's portrayed by the media. Think and critique current inequalities in society and how crime, deviance and the criminal justice system impact them. Debate and analyse different perspectives to help shape a better society. On specialist modules you will learn the qualitative and quantitative research methods used by sociologists and start applying them to your own research. We will introduce you to different theoretical perspectives and, together with your peers, you will discuss how these can be used to analyse topics such as deviance, social inequalities, victimology, the criminal justice system and more. 75% of your modules will be sociological modules while the other 25% will be made up of Criminology modules, giving you the chance to gain knowledge in both areas. Our goal is to help you to develop your critical thinking skills, to back up your ideas with evidence and reason and to learn to design, plan and execute research that supports your interests. You will be supported throughout your degree by our team of academics who are all active in social research. This means the material you cover is the most relevant it can possibly be. Engage with them in seminars, workshops and one to one tutorials and let their expertise become yours.

Course Details - Modules

Year 1 Our academic year is split into 2 semesters. How many modules you take each semester will depend on whether you are studying full time or part time. In your first year, if you are studying full time, you will take: 3 compulsory modules in semester 1 3 compulsory modules in semester 2. If you are studying part time, the modules above will be split over 2 years. You can find out which modules are available in each semester on the Course Specifications. Modules Researching and Presenting Introduction to Sociological Theory Sociology of Everyday Life Preventing and Punishing Victimology Deviance Year 2 In your second year, if you are studying full time, you will take: 2 compulsory modules and 1 optional module in semester 1 1 compulsory module and 2 optional modules in semester 2. If you are studying part time, the modules above will be split over 2 years. You can find out which modules are available in each semester on the Course Specifications. Optional modules will run if they receive enough interest. Not all modules will run every year. Modules Social Research Methods 1 Sociology of Work Issues in Criminal Justice Crime and the Economy Social Research Methods 2 Political Sociology Sociology of the Very Worst Social inequalities: Contemporary Debates Year 3 In your third year, if you are studying full time, you will take: 2 optional modules in semester 1 2 optional modules in semester 2 Your Sociological Investigation module which runs across semester 1 and 2. If you are studying part time, the modules above will be split over 2 years. You can find out which modules are available in each semester on the Course Specifications. Optional modules will run if they receive enough interest. Not all modules will run every year. Modules Sociological Investigation Sex Work Critical Criminology Gender, Body and Power Murder Spatial Sociology Solving Social Problems Crime and Media Prisons and Penology Urban Criminology Youth and Resistance State, Nation and Migration Health, Illness and Society Digital Entrepreneurship and Social Transformation Death

Course Details – Assessment Method

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Course Details – Professional Bodies

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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: LL33

Institution code: Y75

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Points of Entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

Year 1

Year 2

Year 3

Entry Requirements for Advanced Entry (Year 2 and Beyond)

For Second Year entry, applicants must have completed the first year of Higher Education in a similar subject with a total of 120 credits. For Third Year entry, applicants must have completed the first and second year of Higher Education in a similar subject with a total of 240 credits. Applicants will need to submit a transcript of their completed study, and offers will be subject to a mapping exercise of modules to ensure an appropriate alignment of course content. Please be aware that transfer applications are subject to availablity of space on the selected academic year of your chosen course. For more information on the transfer process, please see https://www.yorksj.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/apply/transferring-to-york-st-john-university/. If transferring to the final year of a course containing a placement or study abroad year, you must have also completed a placement or study abroad year prior to starting the course.

International applicants

Standard Qualification Requirements


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Minimum Qualification Requirements

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English language requirements

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Unistats information

Student satisfaction : 70%

Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs): 69%

Go onto work and study: 92%

Fees and funding

England 9250.0 Year 1
Northern Ireland 9250.0 Year 1
Scotland 9250.0 Year 1
Wales 9250.0 Year 1
Channel Islands 9250.0 Year 1
Republic of Ireland 9250.0 Year 1
EU 9250.0 Year 1
International 12750.0 Year 1

Additional Fee Information

For courses with an optional Placement Year, during the Placement Year your fees will be reduced to 15% of the annual fee value.

Provider information

Lord Mayor's Walk
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York
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