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BSc(Hons) Criminology and Sociology

London Metropolitan University - QA Centre, United Kingdom
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Course Overview

Our Criminology and Sociology BSc (Hons) degree will equip you with the tools and understanding to analyse crime in a social context and support individuals affected by it.

During the course you’ll explore the relationship between crime, race, gender, wealth and society, while building the skills you’ll need to undertake effective social and criminological research. In our teaching we’ll employ contemporary case studies that will make you aware of the latest challenges faced by society and the innovative ways to deal with them.

This course is unique among other criminology programmes in the UK owing to its focus on youth crime and sociology. You’ll look at issues that influence violence and crime amongst the youth, including consumerism, music, technology and sub-cultures.

London Met’s criminology and sociology lecturers have the professional experience and expert insight to help you progress through your course. You’ll be guaranteed support and access your lecturers, allowing you to focus on your studies and get all your academic questions answered.

We’ll offer you the opportunity to undertake a work experience placement to give you the practical experience of working in the field. After graduation you’ll be ready for a career in the criminal justice system, the police, third sector organisations and more.

General Eligibility

In addition to the University's standard entry requirements, you should have:

  • a minimum of grades BBC in three A levels (or a minimum of 112 UCAS points from an equivalent Level 3 qualification, eg BTEC National or Advanced Diploma)

  • GCSE English at grade C/grade 4 or above (or equivalent)

Part Time Work Details

20 Hours of Work permit weekly for international students.

What You'll Study

1 Year 1

Introduction to Criminological Theory

Introduction to criminological and sociological theory

Introduction to social problems

Introduction to the Criminal Justice System

Researching Crime and Deviance

Researching Social Life

Sociological Imagination

2 Year 2

Measuring and Interpreting Crime

Crime in Context

Racism and Ethnicity

Self and Society

Sociology of Everyday Life

Crime, Media and Technology

Youth Resistance and Social Control

Youth, Crime and Violence

3 Year 3

Criminology Project

Crime Control and Penology

Gender and Sexuality

Living Theory

Social Control, Drugs and Organised Crime

Criminology Work Experience

Human Rights and Conflict

Religion and the State

Serious and Serial Offenders

Terrorism and Counter-Terrorism

Victims and Crime

Language Requirement

  • IELTS5.5
  • TOEFL59
  • PTE50
  • Duolingo69

If English is not your first language, an IELTS score of 6.0 (including a minimum of 5.5 in each component) or equivalent is normally required.

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