Sociology and Criminology BA (Hons)
- Level(s) of Study: Undergraduate
- UCAS Code(s): L314
- Start Date(s): September 2023
- Duration: Three years full-time
- Study Mode(s): Full-time
- Campus: City Campus
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Entry Requirements:
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Introduction:
In today’s world, social justice is essential in truly understanding and challenging inequalities within and beyond the Criminal Justice System. With this BA (Hons) Sociology and Criminology degree, you’ll see the world and the criminal justice system through a sociological lens. You’ll explore the issues that matter to you – empowering you to make meaningful change.
Sociology and criminology are distinct yet connected, which is why we’ve combined the insights of our BA Sociology and BA Criminology courses into one innovative, interdisciplinary degree. Moving beyond the content offered by these separate courses, the BA Sociology and Criminology degree includes bespoke modules. These modules challenge common images and explanations of crime, allowing you to interrogate justice and injustices in contemporary societies. Put simply, together we will turn the definition of justice on its head.
Studying with NTU, you’ll gain the skills and confidence to make you stand out and help shape future directions of policy and practice. You’ll challenge inequalities and enhance social justice within communities and organisations, allowing you to make a real difference in society – whether that's within the Criminal Justice System or in other areas such as education, the civil service or the third sector.
This is justice reimagined.
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We’re big on personalization and community. You’ll study an inspiring range of modules, including those unique to the Sociology and Criminology course in an environment which is friendly and supportive. -
Take on the latest issues including gender equality, race and ethnicity, green criminology, social and criminal harms, and the impact of digital technologies in a rapidly changing world. -
Our friendly and approachable team has a wealth of teaching and research experience. Their diverse backgrounds and expertise will guide and refine your studies. -
Pair up with a partner in the local community to work on a project and tackle a particular social challenge. Partners include organisations working in areas such as homelessness, domestic violence, human rights and asylum seeking.
What you’ll study
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Careers and employability
The job titles below give an indication of the careers our recent Sociology and Criminology graduates are following:
- Housing and Welfare Officers
- Charity Officers
- Local Government
- Social Researchers
- Events Management
- Human Resource Managers
- Public Relations Professionals
- Education Professionals.
Excellent work experience opportunities
Employability is integral to this course and the modules it offers, helping you to develop a range of vital transferable skills that employers demand.
From your first year this course will help you to develop skills for career development. You will gain opportunities to complete project work for a local, national or international organisation and acquire valuable experience by working in collaboration with one of our community partners on a social justice project. Such experiences will provide the opportunity to apply sociological knowledge gained from the degree as well as gaining important transferable skills that will be desired by future work, voluntary and educational organisations.
Your career development
This is a major part of this course. You'll develop key transferable skills, including:
- communication
- time management
- problem-solving
- teamworking
- the ability to retrieve, manipulate and present information.
You'll also have the opportunity to develop links with relevant organisations and potential employers.
This course opens up careers in a wide range of fields in the public and private sectors. You may be keen to pursue a career in:
- Public relations
- Criminal Justice Professionals (Police, Probation, Courts)
- Welfare professionals within and beyond the Criminal Justice System
- Professionals in charity organisations
- Teaching/Educational professionals
- Social Researchers
- Civil Service professionals (local, national, international)
- Human Resources.
You may need to complete further training for some of these roles.
You may also consider studying a postgraduate sociology course to continue the intellectual curiosity and imagination the BA (Hons) Sociology will have fostered.
Our Employability team
We have a dedicated Employability team located on the City Campus. The team are well placed to give you specialist guidance and practical help that will really make a difference to your prospects once you do graduate.
Campus and facilities
How to apply
Ready to join us? Then apply as soon as you can. Just click the Apply button at the top of the page and follow the instructions for applying. Make sure you check the entry requirements above carefully before you do.
Writing your application and personal statement
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Your personal statement is a really important part of your application. It’s your chance to convince us why we should offer you a place! You’ve got 4,000 characters to impress us. Make sure you use them to show how your skills and qualities are relevant to the course(s) you’re applying for. For more hints and tips, take a look at our page on how to write a good personal statement.
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You can get more information and advice about applying to NTU on our Your Application page. Good luck with your application!
You can apply for this course through UCAS. If you are not applying to any other UK universities, you can apply directly to us on our NTU applicant portal.
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Good luck with your application!