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BA (Hons) Criminology and Sociology at University of Lincoln

University of Lincoln, United Kingdom

Programme overview

Crime does not happen in isolation. It is shaped by people, communities, inequality, politics, culture, and the systems around us. Studying Criminology and Sociology together helps you understand both the causes of crime and the wider social issues influencing modern society.

Faculty: Criminology  |  Duration: 3-4 Years; Part-time: 6 years  |  Study mode: full-time, part-time, optional placement year  |  Location: Lincoln, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

This course is designed to help you understand both the social causes of crime and the structures shaping modern society. Core modules include 'Tank Town:' A Case study Introduction to Research Methods, Becoming a Criminologist, Crime and the Media, Introduction to the Criminal Justice System, Skills for Social and Political Sciences, Sociological Imagination.

Career pathways

One of the biggest strengths of a Criminology and Sociology degree is flexibility. Graduates develop transferable skills that can open doors across public services, social research, charities, policy, education, community organisations, and graduate professions.

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Entry requirements

104 to 112 UCAS Tariff points from a minimum of 2 A Levels or equivalent Level 3 qualifications. A Level: BBC BTEC Extended Diploma: DMM T Level: Merit Access to Higher Education Diploma: 45 Level 3 credits with a minimum of 112 UCAS Tariff points. International Baccalaureate: 29 points overall GCSE's: Minimum of three at grade 4 or above, which must include English . Equivalent Level 2 qualifications may be considered. EU and Overseas students will be required to demonstrate English language proficiency equivalent to IELTS 6.0 overall, with a minimum of 5.5 in each element. ____________

Domestic applicants: GBP 9,790 a year (2026/27). Full-time tuition per year (level) of study; optional placement year and study-abroad year charged separately. Source

International applicants: GBP 16,900 a year (2026/27). Full-time tuition per year (level) of study; optional placement year and study-abroad year charged separately. Source

Duration: 3-4 Years; Part-time: 6 years

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