Explore the forces behind crime and inequality while developing the skills to challenge injustice, shape a better society, and become a social changemaker.
Why do some groups face greater inequalities than others? How does society decide what counts as crime? And who holds the power to shape those decisions?
On this dynamic sociology and criminology degree, you’ll explore the social issues that define modern life – from crime, justice, and inequality to identity, media, power, and social change. You’ll examine how societies respond to crime and deviance while uncovering the wider social forces that influence people’s opportunities, experiences, and life chances.
By combining sociology and criminology, you’ll gain a powerful understanding of how individuals, communities, and institutions interact in an increasingly complex world. You’ll question assumptions, challenge dominant narratives, and investigate the systems that influence modern society, developing the knowledge and confidence to become an informed, socially aware changemaker.
As part of this course, you’ll:
Explore the social, political, and cultural factors linked to crime, inequality, exclusion and social justice
Investigate contemporary issues such as youth crime, digital culture, identity, policing, media representation, power, and activism
Critically analyse criminal justice systems and consider how fairer, more inclusive societies can be created
Develop valuable research, analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills sought after across a wider range of careers
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Hands-on learning
You'll learn through interactive workshops, collaborative projects, and hands-on activities designed to bring your studies to life. From creating digital content and presenting at conferences to taking part in field trips and responding to live employer-set challenges, you’ll deepen your understanding of real-world social issues.
Study what you’re interested in
Tailor your degree through optional modules and an independent dissertation focused on issues that matter most to you.
Building your future potential
Throughout, you'll be encouraged to think about where your degree could take you. With guidance from expert tutors and careers support teams, you’ll explore opportunities across sociology, criminology, and the wider public sector.
During your second and third years, you'll be able to choose modules featuring live briefs and placement opportunities, enabling you to build professional experience.
Why study sociology and criminology in Leeds?
Studying in Leeds places you in a fantastic location for gaining experience across community organisations, public services, and criminal justice settings, helping you strengthen your CV and develop transferrable skills.
Teaching expertise
You’ll be taught by experienced academics and practitioners with expertise across sociology, criminology, and criminal justice. Their research-informed teaching brings contemporary debates and lived realities into the classroom.
Guest lectures from professionals working across policing, probation, community organisations, and related sectors will give you valuable industry insight and help you explore future career pathways.
Why study the BA (Hons) Sociology & Criminology course at Leeds Beckett University?
93% of students on BA (Hons) Sociology & Criminology were positive about the way teaching staff explain things*
**Study abroad option **– broaden your experience by spending a year living and studying abroad
Gain practical hands-on experience through work placements, live briefs, and field trips
Learn from industry professionals through guest lectures and practitioner insight
Publish your work – you could showcase your ideas in the School of Humanities and Social Sciences’ sociology journal
*National Student Survey 2025
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This course is available in Clearing. If you have submitted an application, you can add this course. If you haven’t sent us an application yet, you can do this until 24th September 2026.
This is the equal consideration deadline. You can still apply after this date, but your application may not receive guaranteed consideration.
Leeds Beckett University has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.
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