Sociology and Criminology BSc (Hons) at Brunel University of London

If you’re curious about how the world works - and how it could work better - this Sociology and Criminology BSc degree gives you the tools to dig deeper. You’ll explore some of today’s most pressing social issues, from crime and harm to identity, culture, inequality, housing and community change. You’ll learn to connect the big picture with the everyday, and the personal with the political.

Faculty: College of Arts, Law and Social Sciences  |  Department: Department of Social and Political Sciences  |  Duration: 3 years full-time; 4 years full-time with placement  |  Study mode: full-time; placement year option  |  Intake: September  |  Location: London, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Across your three years, you’ll build a strong foundation in both sociology and criminology. Compulsory modules by year include Year 1: Contemporary Challenges, Fundamentals of the Social Sciences, Special Subjects A, Special Subjects B; Year 2: Global and Intersectional Criminology, Researching Your World, Sociology of Everyday Life: Issues in Contemporary Culture; Year 3: Advanced Research Skills for Social and Political Sciences, Dissertation, Major Final Project.

Career pathways

A Sociology and Criminology degree opens doors to a wide range of careers. You’ll graduate with strong analytical, research and communication skills - the kind employers look for across criminal justice, social policy, housing, community development, youth work, research, the voluntary sector and beyond.

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