Sociology with Criminology BSc Honours at Middlesex University

Programme overview

Explore the use of sociological and criminological thinking on everyday life events. Explore the connections between society, crime, and justice in a degree that blends critical sociological thinking with criminological expertise. At Middlesex, you’ll study at one of the UK's leading centres for social sciences and criminology, gaining the knowledge and skills to make a real impact in fields like social research, policy, criminal justice, and advocacy.

Faculty: Faculty of Business and Law | Department: Department of Law and Social Sciences | Duration: 3 years full-time, 4 years full-time, 5 years part-time (average) | Study mode: full-time (part-time available) | Intake: September 2027 | Location: London, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

The course is studied over three years full- time or four years if the option of a 12-month placement is taken in the third year. Compulsory modules include Understanding contemporary society, Responses to Crime in the 21st Century, Crime in Social Context, Researching Crimes and Communities (Year 1); Societies in Global Perspective, Research Methods for Studying Contemporary Society, Placement Year (Year 2); Communities, Mobility and Migration, Dissertation (Year 3).

Career pathways

The combination of criminology and sociology offers a broader employability scope as well as a wider set of possibilities in terms of postgraduate studies. The course has a strong focus on engaging with people and organisations who are making a difference. Roles include Social services, Local and national government, Youth work, Academia, Career guidance, Journalism, Advocacy, Police and probation services.

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Entry requirements

UCAS Points: 80-112 UCAS points including GCSE Grade C/4 in English. A-level: BBC. BTEC: DMM. Access requirements: Overall pass: must include 45 credits at level 3, of which all 45 must be at Merit or higher. Combinations: A combination of A-Level, BTEC and other accepted qualifications that total the required UCAS tariff points. You won’t be required to attend an interview for this course. International students call our campus home: Quality teaching with top facilities plus flexible online learning. Welcoming north London campus that's only 30 minutes from central London. Work placements and networking with top London employers. Career support to get you where you want to go after university. In addition to qualifications such as A level and International Baccalaureate, we accept a wide range of international qualifications. Find out more on your country's support page. If you are unsure of the suitability of your qualifications or would like help with your application, please contact your nearest regional office. English language. You'll need good English language skills to study with us. The most common qualification we accept is the IELTS 6.5 (with a minimum of 6.0 in each component). We also normally require Grade C GCSE or an equivalent qualification. Find out more about our English language requirements. And don’t worry if you don't meet our minimum English language requirements, as we offer an intensive pre-sessional English course.

Domestic applicants: GBP 10,050 a year. Full-time rate. Part-time: £83 per taught credit (not included). Source

International applicants: GBP 18,300 a year. Full-time rate. Part-time: £152 per taught credit (not included). Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 3 years full-time, 4 years full-time, 5 years part-time (average)

Apply through the official page: https://www.ucas.com/explore/courses/0dde9dde-97ed-49ea-8c28-f48dc418832a/sociology-with-criminology?studyYear=2027

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