BA (Honours) Criminology and Sociology

Building on the OU’s reputation for cutting-edge criminological and sociological teaching and research, this joint degree offers you the chance to study lively, topical, and sometimes controversial subject matter. You’ll investigate questions of crime, criminalization, and social harm to determine whether society’s responses to these questions are adequate and appropriate. You’ll also explore how social worlds are made and how we, as individuals, are shaped by the societies in which we live.

• Explore lively and topical issues about contemporary social life and crime, harm, and criminal justice

• Learn to evaluate evidence critically and understand criminological and sociological problems better

• Examine the role of both theory and research in shaping knowledge about crime, justice, and the wider social world

• Explore criminological and sociological topics of your interest in depth in the final year.

There are no formal entry requirements to study this qualification.

In a distance learning course, there are typically no strict regulations regarding part-time employment, providing students with the flexibility to pursue work opportunities while studying remotely. This autonomy allows individuals to manage their schedules and balance professional commitments with their educational pursuits.