Criminology and Sociology BA (Hons) at University of Sussex

Programme overview

Unpack crime as a symptom of our society. Develop a critical perspective to understand the complex social issues that shape lives. Build employability with a diverse skillset, from data analysis to creative problem-solving, and bespoke career support from day one.

Department: Department of Sociology and Criminology | Duration: 3 years full time | Study mode: full-time | Intake: September 2027 | Location: Brighton, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Year 1 core modules: 21st Century Sociology, Critical Reading and Writing for Criminologists, Themes and Perspectives in Sociology I, Thinking Like a Criminologist, Criminology in Theory and Perspective, Making the Familiar Strange, Themes and Perspectives in Sociology II, Understanding the Criminal Justice System. Year 2 core modules: Designing Social Research.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Typical offer: ABB-BBB GCSEs: You should have a broad range of GCSEs 9-4 (A*-C), including good grades in relevant subjects. Extended Project Qualification: We take the EPQ into account when considering your application and it can be useful in the summer when your results are released if you have narrowly missed the conditions of your offer. We do not routinely include the EPQ in the conditions of your offer but we sometimes offer alternative conditions that include the EPQ. If you wish to discuss this further please contact us English language: IELTS (Academic) 6.0 overall, including at least 5.5 in each component. UCAS code LL31.

Domestic applicants: GBP 10,050 a year (2027/28) Source

International applicants: GBP 24,200 a year (2027/28) Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 3 years full time

Apply through the official page: https://www.sussex.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/apply

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