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Sociology & Criminology - BA (Hons)

Bournemouth University

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Bournemouth University

Course options

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  • Qualification

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

  • Location

    Lansdowne Campus

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    21-SEP-26

  • Duration

    3 Years

Course summary


Shining a spotlight on criminology from a sociological perspective, find out whether some people are more likely to commit crime or be a victim of crime and discover what social factors can drive a person in a criminal direction.


Why study BA (Hons) Sociology and Criminology at BU?

- This course will give you the sophisticated knowledge and analytical skillset needed for breaking into employment in the public and social sectors- Understand and appreciate what’s going on in the world around you from two very different but highly inter-related disciplines, learning from research-active social scientists - Tackle hot topics such as social exclusion, human trafficking, terrorism, penology, policing, victimology, and many other eye-opening components - Choose from either a 30-week ‘sandwich’ placement, or a shorter 20-day placement – crucial for enhancing your employability - Develop your own piece of research based on a topic that interests you, or aligns itself with your future career or study plans, in your final year dissertation- Be career ready - within fifteen months of graduating 90% of students were in work or further study.


What can you achieve with a sociology degree?

You’ll develop a range of analytical and communication skills during this course that will serve you well when you enter the workplace in the public or social sectors, including the criminal justice system, or alternatively as a great starting block for further study.

Tuition fees

Students living in United States
(International fees)

£ 17,800per year

Tuition fees shown are for indicative purposes and may vary. Please check with the institution for most up to date details.

University information

Bournemouth University

Bournemouth University

  • University League Table

    77th

  • Campus address

    Bournemouth University, Talbot Campus, The Hub, Poole House, Dorset, BH12 5BB, United Kingdom

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Opportunity of a work placement on all undergraduate courses and most postgraduate courses.
Home to the UK's only Centre for Excellence in Media Practice (CEMP).
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Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    Sociology

    48th out of 103 3

  • Entry standards

    / Max 200
    104 52%

    62nd

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    70.0 70%

    12th

    3

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.04 76%

    82nd

    18

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