Bachelor of Arts (Honours) Criminology with Sociology

The Criminology with Sociology programme offers students the opportunity to combine two closely related and complimentary disciplines.

Criminology, the major component of this programme, involves study of crime as particular aspect of all societies. Sociology, the minor component of this programme, involves the study of the ways in which societies are organised and how they function.

This three year programme of study involves students undertaking a combination of mandatory and selected modules. 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 introduction to key social policy issues and debates. Year one also involves the development of key academic study skills, and an introduction to social science research methods.

Modules in year two of the programme build on these foundations by introducing students to more advanced and contemporary criminological and sociological theorising, involves a particular focus on policing, punishment and prisons, as well as more advanced training in social science research methods.In year three of the programme students are required to undertake a substantive piece of supervised but original research either in the form of a dissertation or an applied Interchange Portfolio project. Both provide students with the unique opportunity to apply the competencies they have been developing over the previous two years, and to a topic area or issue that is important to them. The third year also provides opportunities for students to further their specific interests and specialisms and via selected optional modules.

The programme involves critical engagement with relevant theories, concepts, and ideas, as well as the development of a wide range of critical thinking, research, and communication skills.