BA Sociology and Criminology at University of Exeter

You’ll investigate the causes of criminal behaviour as well as its consequences for victims and society as a whole The interdisciplinary nature of the programme will give you sociological, historical, political and psychological perspectives for understanding and responding to crime and deviance You’ll explore theoretical, empirical and methodological issues associated with sociology and other fields of social research, and develop skill in critical analysis

Duration: 3 years; 4 years with Study Abroad; 4 years with Employment Experience  |  Study mode: full-time (variants: with Study Abroad; with Employment Experience)  |  Intake: 2027 entry  |  Location: Exeter, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

The BA Sociology and Criminology degree programme is made up of compulsory (core) and optional modules, which are worth 15 or 30 credits each. Full-time undergraduate students need to complete modules worth a total of 120 credits each year. Depending on your programme you can take up to 30 credits each year in another subject, for instance a language or business module, to develop career-related skills or just widen your intellectual horizons. - Alongside your main degree you may be eligible (depending on your course) to choose modules from another subject to broaden your skills and interests.

Career pathways

The wealth of transferable skills gained on a Sociology degree enables graduate to pursue further study or employment in a wide range of careers including: . These schemes encourage you to participate in employability related workshops, skills events, volunteering and employment which will contribute to your career decision-making skills and success in the employment market.

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