Sociology and Criminology BA (Hons) at Coventry University

Activate your curiosity to question structures of societies, power dynamics and inequality, and develop professional skills for an impactful career in social policy, criminal justice, advocacy, social welfare and education across a range of sectors. By exploring the root causes and impacts of inequality, social structures and crime, you'll be able to drive positive change in the lives of vulnerable and excluded individuals, including those affected by the criminal justice system. Social and criminal justice: examine the foundations of justice systems, policies and practices, and how they impact individuals and communities.

Faculty: Psychology and Social Sciences  |  Duration: 3 years full-time; 4 years sandwich  |  Study mode: full-time (sandwich/placement option)  |  Intake: November 2026, January 2027, March 2027, May 2027, July 2027  |  Location: Coventry, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Year one: Contemporary Sociology, Social Policy and Change, Race, Racism, and Decolonisation, Media, Popular, and Visual Culture. Year two: Gender, Relationships, and Identities, Political Activism: Globalisation of Social Justice, Policing, Punishment and Control. Final year: Sex, Sexuality, Power and Oppression, Social Media and Digital Worlds, Victimology, Violence and Exploitation.

Career pathways

Throughout the course, you should develop a broad range of highly valued skills to reflect the changing and dynamic needs of industry, including exceptional communication, project planning, critical thinking and analysis, crisis management, problem-solving, and powerful presentation and listening skills. On successful completion of the course, you should be a globally and interculturally aware graduate ready to make a dynamic difference in the world.

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