BA (Hons) Criminology and Sociology at Newcastle University

Programme overview

Explore the causes of crime, understand how society shapes criminality and victimisation, and learn how to create fairer justice outcomes. Our Criminology and Sociology BA provides a deeper understanding of how society shapes crime and justice. Our teaching is interactive and research-informed, with a focus on active learning.

Faculty: Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences | Department: School of Geography, Politics and Sociology | Duration: Full time: 3-4 years | Study mode: full-time | Intake: September 2027 | Location: Newcastle upon Tyne, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

On our Criminology and Sociology BA you will explore how factors like culture, inequality and social norms influence crime, and how policies are created in response. You’ll gain a theoretical and methodological grounding in Sociology and take foundational modules in Criminology and Criminal Justice. Compulsory modules include: Introduction to Criminal Justice, The Sociological Imagination: An Introduction to the Discipline, Knowing in Sociology: An Introduction to Theory, Methods and Epistemology, Investigating Inequalities and Crime, Introduction to Criminology and the Criminological Imagination, Recommended modules, Politics & Society, Sociology of Crime: Social Control in Neoliberal Societies, Theorising Social Worlds, Researching Social Life, Sociology or Criminology Research Design and Proposal, Alternatives to Criminal Justice.

Career pathways

A degree in Criminology and Sociology equips you with a strong understanding of crime, justice and social issues, alongside highly transferable skills in research, analysis, communication and problem-solving. These skills are valued by employers across the public, private and voluntary sectors. Graduate roles and employers include: criminal justice; probation and rehabilitation services; social justice and advocacy; public policy; civil service; local and regional government agencies; social work training; charities and non-governmental organisations (NGOs); social research and data analysis; marketing and PR.

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Application information

Entry requirements

A levels: ABB IB: Minimum of 32 points. If not studying a full IB Diploma - Grades 6, 5, 5 at Higher Level and completion of a national high school diploma. BTEC: Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma/OCR Cambridge Technical Level 3 Extended Diploma. DDM Overall Scottish Highers: AABBB at Higher Grade. Combinations of Highers and Advanced Highers accepted. Scottish qualifications can be taken in more than one sitting. English language: Applicants whose first language is not English require a minimum score of IELTS 6.5 or equivalent with no less than 5.5 in each of the four elements of the test.

Domestic applicants: GBP 10,050 a year (2027/28). Year 1 tuition fee (full-time) Source

International applicants: GBP 25,350 a year (2027/28). Year 1 tuition fee (full-time) Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: Full time: 3-4 years

Apply through the official page: https://www.ncl.ac.uk/undergraduate/degrees/lm39/#how-to-apply

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