Sociology with Criminology University of Leicester

Overview

This  Sociology with Criminology  degree at the University of Leicester  empowers you to question the boundaries of justice, exploring how society, culture and power shape our understanding of right and wrong.

Key facts

This degree is designed for you if you are eager to confront real-world challenges and make a difference. You will dive into the complexities of power, privilege, race, gender, and inequality—issues driving today’s social debates and central to our curriculum. Examine why certain behaviours are criminalised, how social justice is achieved, and the impact of education, health, and policy on everyday life.

This course brings together two of Leicester’s most respected subject areas. We have a long history as a pioneer in sociology in the UK, earning a distinguished reputation for teaching and research. Criminology at Leicester is ranked 6th in the UK (The Guardian University Guide 2025) and our experts are at the forefront of national and international conversations on crime and society.

In your first year, you will gain a thorough grounding in both disciplines through core modules such as:

• Introduction to Criminology: Discover key theories and concepts that explain crime and criminal behaviour.

• Sociology in practice: Apply sociological ideas to current social issues and real-life situations.

• Theories of crime and criminality: Examine criminal behaviour and the social factors that influence crime.

• Ways of researching: Gain practical skills in research methods used in Sociology and Criminology.

• Interpreting key texts: Critically engage with classic and contemporary works to understand major debates.