BA Sociology and Criminology with Year Abroad at University of Birmingham

The BA Sociology and Criminology with Year Abroad at Birmingham explores the roots of crime, justice, and inequality, equipping you with the knowledge and skills to create positive social change and tackle global challenges in an interconnected world.

Department: Social Policy, Sociology and Criminology  |  Duration: 4 years  |  Study mode: full-time (with year abroad)  |  Intake: September 2027  |  Location: Birmingham, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Modules include The Sociological Imagination, Criminology and its Critics, Modern Sociological Theory, Social Research II, Gender and Sexuality, Prisons, Punishment and Penality, Histories of Criminal Justice and Empire.

Career pathways

Pursuing a degree in Sociology and Criminology with a Year Abroad at Birmingham provides you with essential critical thinking, research, and problem-solving skills that are highly sought after by employers. You’ll have access to placements, networking opportunities, and career coaching, preparing you for careers in law, social policy, criminal justice, and more.

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