BA (Hons) Criminology and Sociology at Edge Hill University

At Edge Hill, we offer more than just theory. You’ll examine real-world issues in rich cultural, political, and historical contexts, gaining insight into how social forces shape everything from the legal system to everyday life. Our programme uniquely combines cutting-edge criminological theory with deep sociological analysis, giving you the tools to critically engage with complex social issues like inequality, justice, and marginalisation.

Faculty: Arts and Sciences  |  Department: Law and Criminal Justice  |  Duration: 3 years full-time  |  Study mode: full-time (sandwich year option)  |  Intake: September 2027  |  Location: Ormskirk, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

In your first year, we’ll introduce you to the core themes across criminology and sociology. You’ll study the criminal justice process, criminological and sociological theory and political sociology and cultural studies. You’ll also gain real-world insights into how criminal justice agencies work together to prevent crime, assess risk and protect victims, including approaches such as MARACs, MAPPAs and Crime/Violence Reduction Units. Compulsory modules include Criminology and the Modern World; Key Criminological Thinkers; Multi-agency Work in Criminal Justice; Power in Society; Critical Issues in Sociology; Sociology of the Everyday; Becoming a Social Researcher; States, Conflict and Political Violence; Entrepreneurship and Innovation; Crime, Media and Criminology.

Career pathways

By the time you achieve your criminology and sociology degree, you’ll have a wide range of transferable skills that will equip you for a graduate role or further study. Our graduates go on to have exciting careers in the police, HM prison service and the Home Office, as well as in these areas: Other students continue onto postgraduate study, or train to become teachers or social workers.

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