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- Criminology and Sociology BSc (Hons)
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Qualification
Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
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Location
Main Site - Cardiff
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Study mode
Full time
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Start date
23-SEP-24
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Duration
3 Years
Course summary
This degree programme is an opportunity to study both Criminology and Sociology within an interdisciplinary social sciences context.Criminology is the field of study which focuses on criminalisation, victimisation, and social responses to crime and disorder. We draw on a range of social science perspectives and offer you the chance to explore sociological, psychological and political approaches to crime and its control.Sociology is dedicated to the study of social life as found in groups, institutions and societies. It provides the critical tools for handling the analysis of all aspects of social conduct, from face-to-face interactions to how economic forces shape and are shaped by global society.This course uses a wide range of approaches to help you learn the methods and ideas needed to make your own contribution to understanding and improving society.
Distinctive features- The opportunity to learn from leading criminologists with strong links to police, probation and prisons, as well as local authorities, and Welsh and UK government institutions- Modules on offer reflect staff research interests across a range of sociological concerns and approaches, for example education, work and globalisation; urban and everyday life; social media, culture and consumption; health; migration and ethnic relations- The opportunity for you to learn in a School that was ranked 3rd in the UK for research quality in sociology and 5th for education in the 2014 Research Excellent Framework (REF)- The involvement of research-active staff in teaching- The emphasis on independent learning in a research-led environment- The variety of modules on offer in a multidisciplinary and interdisciplinary School
Application deadline
31 January
Tuition fees
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£ 22,950per year
Tuition fees shown are for indicative purposes and may vary. Please check with the institution for most up to date details.
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University information
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University League Table
21st
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Campus address
Cardiff University, PO Box 921, Cardiff, Cardiff, CF10 3XQ, Wales
Subject rankings
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Subject ranking
20th out of 101
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Entry standards
/ Max 198149 72%17th
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Graduate prospects
/ Max 10064.0 64%23rd
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Student satisfaction
/ Max 53.81 76%57th
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