BA (Hons) Criminology and Sociology at University of Brighton

Our Criminology and Sociology degree is ideal if you’re eager to understand our rapidly changing world. This dynamic course combines two closely related fields, exploring both traditional and cutting-edge perspectives. You will delve into social inequality, global and local social change, and their far-reaching consequences, gain real-world experience through a community placement and learn from guest speakers who are experts in their fields.

Faculty: School of Humanities and Social Science  |  Department: Criminology and Sociology  |  Duration: full-time: 3 years; with placement year: 4 years  |  Study mode: full-time (optional placement year)  |  Intake: 2027 entry  |  Location: Brighton, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

In your first year, you will study modules that introduce you to both sociology and criminology. You’ll also begin to develop the research skills which you will use throughout your degree. This module will introduce you to contemporary ‘sociological imaginations’ of the social world and will give you the opportunity to apply sociological theories and concepts to contemporary topics. You will develop your ability to think sociologically by first understanding key sociological concepts and then exploring how these are applied in contemporary sociological research examples. Modules include Sociological Imaginations, Criminal Justice Matters, Contemporary Social Inequalities, Doing Social Research, Foundations of Sociology, Theories of Crime, Theorising the Social World, Researching Social and Cultural Life, Critical Perspectives on Justice, Sociology and the Life Course.

Career pathways

Alongside specialist subject knowledge, this degree provides the opportunity to develop a broad range of transferable skills that are relevant to many different career pathways. Our graduates are working in diverse roles in the public, private and voluntary sectors including:

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