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Qualification
Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
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Location
St John's Campus
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Study mode
Full time
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Start date
SEP
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Duration
3 Years
Course summary
Combining Criminology and Sociology allows you to explore how these subjects inform each other and how they can support your development of an interdisciplinary perspective. You’ll have the opportunity to discover how crime is influenced by social and economic factors, as well as investigating how various political approaches have impacted general society and its crime rates.The joint honours course utilises lectures and seminars taught by academic experts, alongside work placement opportunities, to deliver a well-rounded educational experience. Students graduate with the skills necessary to enter employment across a range of related fields.
Key features- Develop an understanding of the legal framework and criminal justice responses to crime- Acquire knowledge and critical understanding of crime, its causes and impact on the victims and wider society- Through the lens of sociological and criminal theory, you will learn about the social causes and consequences of common human experiences and issues- Study a diverse and dynamic curriculum driven by contemporary sociological concerns- Emphasis on transferable skills, digital citizenship, graduate employability, and work-based learning opportunities- Personal and academic tutoring based as much on your career prospects as your studies
Why the University of Worcester?The University of Worcester is a campus university, meaning everything you need is on site. We’re based in a vibrant cathedral city just 40 mins south of Birmingham and an hour north of Bristol, and our beautiful green campuses have plenty of parking and quality on-site accommodation.At Worcester, small class sizes, supportive tutors, and professionally focused courses mean you’ll be prepared for your dream career. These are just some of the reasons why we’re first in the UK for both graduate employment and quality education.-
University of the Year finalistin the Times Higher Education Awards 2025.-
First in the UK for sustained employment, further study or both, from any multidisciplinary university – Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) 2017 to 2025.-
First in the UK for quality education– Joint 1st in the Times Higher Education’s University Impact Rankings 2025.Join us at one of our regular Open Days to see if the University is a good fit for you: www.worcester.ac.uk/opendays
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University information
University of Worcester
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University League Table
80th
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Campus address
St John's Campus, Henwick Grove, St John's, Worcester, Worcestershire, WR2 6AJ, United Kingdom
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Subject ranking
53rd out of 103 4
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Entry standards
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Graduate prospects
/ Max 10066.0 66%19th
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Student satisfaction
/ Max 43.27 82%12th
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