BSc (Hons) Sociology with Criminology at University of Portsmouth

Discover how human relationships and society influence our behaviour. Find out why power dynamics and inequalities create crime. Explore a wide range of relevant topics from gender to environmental justice, from family to gang crime.

Duration: 3 years full-time; 4 years sandwich with work placement  |  Study mode: full-time (sandwich/placement option)  |  Intake: September 2027  |  Location: Portsmouth, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

In each year, you need to study modules worth a total of 120 credits. Modules include Digital Literacy, Sustainability and AI; Interactive Learning Skills and Communication; Introduction to Anthropology; Introduction to Politics and International Relations; Introduction to Sustainability and the Environment; Introduction to Urban Studies; Legal Ethics; Legal Skills, Analysis and Discourse; Research Methods, Critical Thinking and Expression; Becoming A Social Researcher.

Career pathways

Choosing to study sociology and criminology together opens up a wide range of potential careers, both in and out of the criminal justice system. Whether you’re attracted to careers that involve working closely with other people, or roles that call for analytical and critical thinking, you’ll be well prepared.

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