Overview

Throughout this Criminology and Sociology (Hons) course from Lancaster University you’ll deep-dive into different theories and perspectives, with input from professionals in areas such as law enforcement, social services and charities. You’ll see how crime can be understood through the lens of social systems and structures, such as class, gender, race and racialisation and sexuality, and how structures such as class affect opinions on crime.

Career opportunities:

A Sociology and Criminology degree could open doors to a many different roles in the private, public or voluntary sectors. Our graduates have gone on to roles with:

Criminal justice agencies (the police force, HM Prison Service, the National Probation Service, GSL UK)

The Home Office & Ministry of Justice

The Department for Health

Social services

NHS Trusts

Charities

Youth offending services

Eager to continue learning? Some students continue their studies with our postgraduate courses in criminology, criminal justice, sociology and social research.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Criminological Thought
Designing Sociological Research
Global Social Theory: Connecting Sociologies
Research in Action: Methods for Investigating the Social World
Contemporary Crime Problems
Contemporary Issues in Policing
Crime and Popular Culture

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-10-03 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-14 00:00:00

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

87

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PTE Academic

58

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

360 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Lancaster, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Sociology Criminology View 590 other Bachelors in Criminology in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

87

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PTE Academic

58

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IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

A Level ABB
International Baccalaureate 32 points overall with 16 points from the best 3 Higher Level subjects
BTEC Distinction

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Tuition Fees

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25490 GBP / year

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Living costs

Lancaster

United Kingdom

660 - 1140 GBP / month

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