University of Portsmouth, the United Kingdom
University of PortsmouthThe award | How you will study | Study duration | Course start | Domestic course fees | International course fees |
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BSc (Hons) | Full-time, Sandwich | 3 - 4 years | September | find out | find out |
Overview
People are not born criminals. On this course, you’ll explore sociology, crime and how human relationships and social structures influence behaviour. You’ll discover how power dynamics and inequalities create crime. And you’ll see people who break and enforce the law in a new light.
With many diverse options to choose from, you can tailor this BSc (Hons) Sociology with Criminology degree around topics that fascinate you – from identity issues, such as race and sexuality, to issues of experience, such as happiness, gang crime or serial killing.
Modules are taught by experts who draw directly from their research activity – to give you the latest knowledge in the field.
Course Highlights
Careers and opportunities
Choosing to study sociology and criminology together opens up a wide range of potential careers, both in and out of the criminal justice system. Whether you’re attracted to careers that involve working closely with other people, or roles that call for rigorous and structured thinking, you’ll be well prepared.
This is because you’ll graduate from this sociology and criminology degree with a set of skills that are transferable to all kinds of professions. Those skills include:
For proof that a wide range of employers value these skills, look at the diversity of roles our recent graduates have taken on. They include: police officer, recruitment consultant, litigation paralegal, digital forensics assistant and victim support caseworker.
You’ll graduate ready to pursue a career or further training in areas such as:
You could also progress into research-related jobs or pursue further research and study at postgraduate level.
Job roles you could take on include:
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