BA (Hons) Criminology with Sociology at University of Liverpool

Our Criminology with Sociology programme offers you the opportunity to combine two closely related and complimentary disciplines, tackling some of the most interesting and important issues of our times. Criminology, the major component of this programme, involves the study of crime as a particular aspect of all societies. What is crime?

Faculty: Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences  |  Duration: 3 years full-time  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Intake: September 2027  |  Location: Liverpool, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Modules in year one of the programme provide a broad introduction to the two subject areas and disciplines via a series of mandatory modules. This includes an introduction to foundational criminological theories, thinking and debates, an introduction to foundational sociological thinking, as well as an introduction to key social policy issues and debates. Compulsory modules in year one include Sociological Theory, Social Change and Social Policy in Contemporary Society 1, Social Change and Social Policy in Contemporary Society 2: Changing Inequalities, Becoming a Social Researcher, Introduction to Crime and Society, Questioning Criminal Justice.

Career pathways

We will help you develop a range of social scientific, analytical and communication skills, along with a variety of transferable skills valued by many employers across various industries (e.g., media organisations, local government, charitable organisations, the criminal justice system and the commercial and financial services sectors).

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