Sociology with Criminology BA (Hons)

OverviewOur specialist degree explores the changing structures of society through a sociological lens and examines how and why crimes are committed. Our academics are leading pioneering research projects to uncover new findings in the discipline.Why study BA Sociology with Criminology at Middlesex University?Our criminology degree was one of the first in the world and our department continues to produce internationally revered research from within our Crime and Conflict Research Centre, which will inform your studies.Crime and criminal justice are central issues in modern society and our specialist degree enables you to understand them from a sociological perspective. You will explore the use of sociological and criminological thinking on everyday life events, beginning with the principal founders of the discipline: Marx, Weber, and Durkheim.The specialist criminology modules allow you to examine areas such as crime and criminality; and media, crime and cultural practices.Course highlightsYou have the option to extend the course by a year in order to spend your third year in a paid work placement relevant to the courseOur excellent links with employers within community organisations and NGOs across London have led to prestigious work placement opportunities allowing you to build vital professional experience within your chosen fieldOur specialist teaching approach with high levels of student support ensures you achieve excellent academic resultsAs a student of this course you'll receive a free electronic textbook for every module