BA (Hons) Sociology with Criminology at York St John University

Question the norms shaping society, develop critical solutions addressing inequalities and injustice, and explore the social context of criminality. On this course you will apply sociological and criminological theories to examine issues of victimisation, identity, and social marginalisation. You will develop your analytical skills by investigating the challenges societies face and exploring topic social and cultural issues.

Faculty: School of Humanities  |  Duration: 3 years full time, 6 years part time  |  Study mode: full-time/part-time  |  Intake: September 2027, September 2028  |  Location: York, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Compulsory modules include Theorising Society; Sociology of Everyday Life; Becoming a Social Scientist; Introduction to the Criminal Justice System; Losing the Plot: Debunking Media Myths; Global Perspectives; What’s Next in Your Career?; Quantitative Methods for Sociologists. Optional modules include Crime to Court; Seeing Gender: Feminism and Visual Culture; Cultures of Contemporary Policing; Life on the Margins: Inequality, Exclusion and Social Control; Play, Social Justice and Resistance; Sickness and Society.

Career pathways

On this course you will gain valuable skills which can lead to a variety of jobs in areas such as welfare, social research and law enforcement. You will gain research, analytical and presentation skills that are in high demand in a range of careers. Example roles include Charity officer; Crime scene investigator; Detective; Probation officer; Social researcher; Youth worker.

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