BA (Hons) Sociology and Criminology at Lancaster University

This thought-provoking degree explores how crime is shaped by society, and how society is shaped by crime. Lancaster’s experts specialise in the intersections between crime and society – from social dimensions such power and inequalities, to crime and criminalised behaviour such as youth justice, climate-related crime and sex work. You’ll deep-dive into different theories and perspectives, with input from professionals in areas such as law enforcement, social services and charities.

Faculty: Faculty of Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences  |  Department: School of Social Sciences  |  Duration: Full time 3 years  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Lancaster, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Year 1 core modules: Explaining Criminology, Thinking Sociologically, Researching Society: Principles and Practices, Doing Criminology: How We Know About Crime, Exploring the Criminal Justice System. Year 2 core modules: Global Social Theory: Connecting Sociologies, Criminological Thought, Research in Action: Methods for Investigating the Social World, Understanding Criminological Fieldwork, Designing Sociological Research, Measuring Crime. Year 3 core modules: Sociology Independent Project, Criminology Dissertation.

Career pathways

A Sociology and Criminology degree could open doors to a many different roles in the private, public or voluntary sectors. Our graduates have gone on to roles with: Eager to continue learning?

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