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Criminology and Sociology (with Placement Year) BA (Hons)

St Mary's University

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  • Qualification

    Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)

  • Location

    Main Site

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    15-SEP-25

  • Duration

    4 Years

Course summary


Challenge perspectives and instigate change with our Criminology and Sociology degree

Investigate crime, punishment, and social inequality with our hands-on Criminology and Sociology degree. You will examine classical, radical, and emerging thought as you cover topics like:- modern slavery- terrorism- migration- human rights- policing- race- cyber-crime.


Take your learning outside the classroom

With our criminology and sociology course, you can participate in field trips and workshops. You can also attend talks by guest speakers, discussing the latest research on subjects like:- human trafficking- organised crime- prisons- youth violence- gangs- media representation of crime and social issues. Expert teaching and supportYou will learn from academics currently influencing government policy. Our student, Jo, tells us that our "teaching staff helped bring the subjects alive and offered invaluable support".


Build professional experience

You can complete placements and voluntary work to build your network and professional experience.Previous students have worked within:- the charitable sector- schools.About the Placement YearA placement year enables you to undertake a year of experience in an organisation between your second and final year.It will enable you to:apply the knowledge and skills you gain from your course in a work settingbuild your commercial awareness and insights into organisations and industries you might want to work indevelop your professional skills through company training, networking skills and confidence in the workplaceget some great experience for future job applications or even land a graduate job.Support from St Mary’s every step of the waySecuring a placement can really help you develop your job search skills and the Employability Service placement and Careers Teams can support you to find and apply for available opportunities.Please note: in the event that you cannot secure a placement you will be able to transfer onto the three year version of your degree programme.

Application deadline

29 January

Tuition fees

Students living in United States
(International fees)

£ 16,320per 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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UCAS Points

UCAS Points : 96 - 112

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University information

St Mary's University

St Mary's University

  • University League Table

    72nd

  • Campus address

    St Mary's University, Twickenham, St Mary's University, Waldegrave Road, Twickenham, Hounslow, TW1 4SX, England

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Best of both worlds. A stunning green campus in a town setting, just a short train journey from central London – one of the greatest cities in the world.
Alongside historic buildings are modern facilities that include sports science labs, TV studio, acting studios and Olympic-standard sports facilities.
Scholarships are available for international students.

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    Sociology

    91st out of 101 7

  • Entry standards

    / Max 206
    109 53%

    83rd

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    65.0 65%

    30th

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    2.99 75%

    54th

    33

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