Sociology and Criminology (Hons) Bournemouth University

Overview

Through this Sociology and Criminology (Hons)  BA programme from Bournemouth University you will be taught by a range of staff with relevant expertise and knowledge appropriate to the content of each of the units. This will include senior academic staff, qualified professional practitioners, demonstrators, technicians and research students. You will also benefit from regular guest lectures from industry.

Why study BA (Hons) Sociology and Criminology at Bournemouth University?

• Tackle hot topics such as social exclusion, human trafficking, terrorism, penology, policing, victimology, and many other eye-opening components 

• This course will give you the sophisticated knowledge and analytical skillset needed for breaking into the public and social sectors

• Choose from either a 30-week ‘sandwich’ placement, or a shorter four-week placement – crucial for enhancing your employability 

• Develop your own piece of research based on a topic that interests you, or aligns itself with your future career or study plans, in your final year dissertation

• Learn from research-active social scientists in fields including society and social formation, social anthropology, criminology, cultural diversity and social welfare.  

• Be career ready - within fifteen months of graduating 93% of students were in work or further study.

Career opportunities:

The combination of Sociology & Criminology is a natural one, with each discipline complementing the other. You’ll develop a range of analytical and communication skills during this Sociology and Criminology (Hons) course from Bournemouth University that will serve you well when you enter the workplace - in the public or social sectors, including the criminal justice system, or alternatively as a great starting block for further study. 

Among the sectors our graduates are working in are:

• Government and civil service

• Social services

• Criminal justice

• Community work

• Police

• Prisons

• Education