BA (Hons) Criminology and Sociology at Solent University

This degree helps you develop critical perspectives on social behaviours, exploring justice, crime and inequality, to prepare you for a successful career and make a meaningful contribution to society. The course is informed by and regularly updated to incorporate current industry thinking, with lecturing staff who have connections and ongoing practice within the sector – ensuring what you study is current, relevant and practically linked to real-world developments and issues.

Faculty: Social work, criminology and sociology  |  Duration: 3 years; 4 years with foundation year  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Intake: 2027 entry  |  Location: Southampton, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Core modules include Becoming Sociological, Broken Britain: Social Problems and Inequalities, Researching Southampton, Power: Its Uses and Abuses, Death, Dying, Killing, Punishment, Resistance and Desistance, Research, Practice and Employment, Believing and Belonging, World in Crisis and Wasted Lives, Working with Gender and Sexuality in Criminal Justice, Advocacy, Rights and Community Action, The Social Project.

Career pathways

This degree will give you the skills and knowledge to be able to work in many roles in the voluntary, public and private sector. The skills you learn and develop when you study sociology and criminology can be used in a diverse range of careers.

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