Criminology and Sociology

Our Criminology and Sociology degree is ideal if you’re eager to understand our rapidly changing world.

This dynamic course combines two closely related fields, exploring both traditional and cutting-edge perspectives.

You will delve into social inequality, global and local social change, and their far-reaching consequences. Gain real-world experience through a community placement and learn from guest speakers who are experts in their fields.

With a range of option modules, you can tailor the course to your passions, and even apply to study abroad in Spain or Sweden. This degree equips you with the knowledge to make a difference.

TOP REASONS TO CHOOSE THIS COURSE

• Fascinating subjects – the course covers include deviance and control, youth and delinquency, the relationship between gender and crime and race and crime and cross-cultural issues in crime and justice.

• Learning is a varied mix of lectures, seminars, workshops, group work, and independent learning activities and research.

• Expert teaching team with varied expertise and who are published and esteemed in their research areas.

• Opportunity to take a placement to give you hands-on experience and help you stand out to potential employers.

• Guest speakers will add to your learning and provide networking opportunities. Speakers have come from organisations including: Eastbourne Foodbank, St Mungo’s, Troubled Families Programme, Boing Boing and the Trust for Developing Communities.

• Join a vibrant community – the programme area sits within the School of Humanities and Social Science, all based in one building.

• Option modules enable you to tailor your degree to suit your personal career goals.

• The chance to specialise in both criminology and sociology, two vital fields in social science.

• In the first year, assessment is split between essays and exams – the second and final year consist mainly of coursework.

• Opportunity to apply for an international exchange in Spain or Sweden.

• The Sociology of Brighton lecture series brings in speakers who deliver lectures in different locations around Brighton such as the Palace Pier.

• We work with local LGBT mental health project MindOut to bring a Living Library to the campus. The library is designed to challenge prejudice and stigma and trained volunteers act as ‘books’ to help you explore social issues.

Course Modules

Year 1
Sociological Imaginations
Criminal Justice Matters
Contemporary Social Inequalities
Introduction to Researching Social and Cultural Life
Foundations of Sociology
Theories of Crime

Year 2
Theorising the Social World
Researching Social and Cultural Life
Critical Perspectives on Justice
Sociology and the Life Course
Social and Cultural Research Practice

Options*
Sociology Skills (10 Credit)
Policing and Society
Punishment, Power and the State
Community Engagement: Theory into Practice
Sociology Skills

Optional Placement Year

Final year
Violence and Society
Dissertation

Options*
Sociology Topic 1
Society and Outer Space
Sociology of Globalisation
Class and Conflict in Contemporary Britain
Critical Addiction Studies
Community, Belonging and Exclusion
Global Issues: Harm, Crime and Power
Criminology of Borders
Human Rights
Sociology and the Climate Emergency

*Option modules are indicative and may change, depending on timetabling and staff availability.