Sociology and Criminology(Hons) University of Wolverhampton

Overview

Experience, opportunity and inclusion inform education on this Sociology and Criminology(Hons) programme from  University of Wolverhampton drawing from student, teacher and guest input to craft a curriculum which effectively explores contemporary concerns.

Key facts

• Your insights will be explored through community-based learning, embedding your knowledge through engagement with the lived experiences of people living with disadvantage and discrimination, as well as larger institutions including schools, voluntary sector organisations, the local council or the criminal justice system. 

• The power of celebrity, environmental movements, nationality, crime, policing and probation are examined at local, national and international levels, aided by the expert School of Social, Historical and Political Studies teaching team and curated guest speakers, further enhancing your research with real-world examples and developing skills for the workplace.

Employability

• Graduate employability is embedded throughout the degree programme at The University of Wolverhampton, developing students’ expertise in a range of key employer-identified skills that prepare our students for the workforce of the future. Through placements, visits and guest speakers, you will have opportunities to engage with voluntary and public sector organisations, and the wider community, to embed your learning.

• Through learning activities such as planning a campaign, analysing policy briefs, analysing data and participating in group activities, you will develop important skills to support your ability to become an inclusive and reflective practitioner in the workplace.

• In addition, an array of assignment types, such as poster presentations, writing reports and planning a campaign, will support the development of essential skills for the workplace, such as communication skills, presentation skills, teamworking, IT skills, research skills and critical thinking.