Sociology with Criminology

Explore how societies are organised, and how people are united and divided. Within the context of modern forms of power, examine the nature of crime and criminality from a critical, sociological perspective.

Why study BA Sociology with Criminology at Goldsmiths

• You'll be taught by researchers at the cutting edge of criminological and sociological research on urban crime, control and security, and globalisation and crime.

• As part of a tight-knit group of students, you'll benefit from the support and expertise of your teachers throughout your degree.

• This Sociology with Criminology degree brings issues of social inequality and social justice to the foreground. You will learn how ‘race’, gender, class and nationality connect to crime and control.

• We are international in our outlook: students learn about crime and control in the UK and beyond.

• You’ll be encouraged to take on a work placement that matches your interests and aspirations. You could find yourself supporting a victim of crime, attending court, or mentoring young people.

• Based in New Cross, a changing area of south London, we’ll take you on walking tours of the local area so you’ll be able to see how theories learnt in lectures apply to the local community.

• Studying at Goldsmiths means you’ll study in one of the world’s leading sociology departments. We've been rated top 20 in the UK for for Sociology in the QS World University Rankings 2025.