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Sociology and Criminology BA (Hons)

Leeds Beckett University

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Leeds Beckett University

Course options

  • Qualification

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

  • Location

    City Campus

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    15-SEP-25

  • Duration

    3 Years

Course summary

Enrich your study of criminology by exploring the sociological factors that give rise to crime. You could choose to enhance your employability with a placement.

Develop your critical analytical and interpretive skills and forge a deeper sociological understanding of the world around you.

As part of this course youll:

Learn to understand the complex social conditions that drive people to commit crime and how that expert knowledge can enhance your study of criminology

Critically analyse and challenge responses to crime in order to help shape a better society

Study a variety of topics such as modern theories of sociology and criminology, exploring issues such as youth crime, social exclusion and how the media shapes our perceptions of crime

Choose your own area of investigation when researching and writing your dissertation.

You'll engage with sociology and criminology equally. Through a blend of workshops, collaborative projects and observational field trips, youll be encouraged to drive your studies in the direction of your choosing.

Sociological projects can include creating wikis or presenting your work at a student conference. You could even see your critical essay published in our school's highly regarded sociology journal.

Teaching & Learning

Independent study is a crucial part of learning at university and you will be required to undertake many hours of self-directed research and reading, and preparation and writing of assessments. Your course is delivered through a number of modules, which will help you to plan your time and establish a study routine. Outside of your lectures, workshops and tutorials, a range of support is available to assist with your independent study. Our subject-specific librarians will be on hand to direct you to the specialist learning and study-skill resources. Youll also be assigned an academic advisor to give you tailored feedback and support.

Career Prospects

You will graduate with the expertise required for a wide variety of careers including civil servant, police officer, probation officer and community housing officer. Your proven critical communication and research skills will prepare you for postgraduate study and you could choose to continue your studies on the MSc Criminology course at Leeds Beckett.

Tuition fees

Students living in United States
(International fees)

£ 16,350per year

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

Entry requirements

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QUALIFICATION TYPE

UCAS Points

UCAS Points : 112

A minimum of 72 from two A Levels or equivalent, excluding General Studies

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University information

Leeds Beckett University

Leeds Beckett University

Leeds Beckett University

  • University League Table

    75th

  • Campus address

    Leeds Beckett University, City Campus, Leeds, Leeds, LS1 3HE, England

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Leeds Beckett is a global university, with an alumni community of over 250,000 people based in 166 countries around the world.
LBU degrees are available to study in-country in Botswana, China, Hong Kong, Malaysia, Mauritius, Nepal, Singapore and Vietnam.
International students can apply for scholarships and receive in-country application support in China, India, Indonesia, Nigeria, Qatar, and Vietnam.

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    Sociology

    72nd out of 101 11

  • Entry standards

    / Max 206
    118 57%

    61st

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    53.0 53%

    78th

    28

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.10 78%

    30th

    5

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