Sociology and Criminology (Hons)

Overview

Why study BA (Hons) Sociology and Criminology at BU?

• 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.  

Careers

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.