Criminology BA (Hons) at University of Sussex

Study how real-world issues, like policing and human rights, shape crime and the world of criminology. Develop skills to build a fairer, safer society. 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: Critical Reading and Writing for Criminologists, Themes and Perspectives in Sociology I, Thinking Like a Criminologist, Criminological Classics, Criminology in Theory and Perspective, Understanding the Criminal Justice System, build an understanding in the theory and practice of criminology as a discipline, deepen your understanding of the topics, issues and debates within criminology. Year 2 core modules: Designing Social Research. Year 3 core modules: Criminology Project.

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