Sociology and Criminology

Our sociology and criminology degree takes an in-depth approach to society and crime by focusing on issues such as class, ethnicity, identity, gender and inequality.

Through this course in sociology and criminology, you'll explore how social structures and institutions shape the individual and society. You'll gain an understanding of crime and violence, crime policy and the relationship between social status and access to justice and rights.

The course also explores how we define crime, how society deals with crime, and how the distinction between crime and deviance changes over time.

Popular careers for our sociology and criminology graduates include criminal justice, public policy, education, youth work, social services, community work and policing.

What you should know about this course

• Issues explored include how crime is defined, how society deals with crime, state regulation of crime and how the distinction between crime and deviance changes over time

• Introduces students to sociological theories and methods, with a particular focus on the social, legal, and political responses to crime

• Gain a thorough grounding in sociological approaches and debates including understanding inequality, social stratification, identity, gender ethnicity and social policy

• Provides an understanding of theories and current debates within sociology and criminology and focuses on applied research skills and on enhancing career opportunities.