Criminology and Sociology BSc at Royal Holloway, University of London

Our Department of Law and Criminology has an intellectually challenging approach to research and education. Studying Criminology and Sociology at Royal Holloway means that you will learn from internationally renowned experts who will share their research and experience so that you gain invaluable skills, such as research and data analysis, which are highly sought after by employers.

Department: Criminology  |  Duration: 3 years full time  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Egham, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Core modules: Year 1: Criminal Justice System, Introduction to Criminology, Introduction to Sociology, Social Problems and Social Policy, Academic Integrity; Year 2: Key Perspectives and Debates in Criminology, Research Methods for Social Scientists, Sociology of Contemporary Society; Year 3: Dissertation. Optional modules: Year 2: Criminologists in Action, Sociology of the Family, Crime and the Law, Youth and Crime, Crime and Literature and others; Year 3: Race, Crime and Justice, Criminologists in Action, Cybercrime, Lost in Music: The Sociology of Popular Music, Terrorism Studies Part 2 and others.

Career pathways

A Criminology and Sociology degree at Royal Holloway, University of London can lead into a variety of career paths. You will become equipped with the knowledge, skills and experiences essential to advance your future career or move onto further study.

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