Criminology and Sociology (Hons) University of Stirling

Overview

Through this Criminology and Sociology (Hons) BSc degree from University of Stirling   you’ll explore fascinating questions surrounding the criminal justice system, the social contexts of crime, and the relationship between behaviour and punishment. Why and how do people break the law? How can the criminal justice system define this, and how do we police, prosecute and punish people?

Key facts

• Learn how to ‘think like a criminologist’ and apply criminology to the context of modern life, social diversity and inequalities in society. Criminologists are interested in how activities are defined as criminal, explanations for crime and social reactions to crime.
• Criminology and Sociology (Hons) course offered at University of Stirling reflects the latest developments in social research and is taught by experts in their fields.
• Career opportunities:
• As a Criminology and Sociology graduate, you’ll leave with the critical thinking, analytical and communication skills that are valued by many employers throughout the private, public and voluntary sectors. Also you’ll have the perfect training required for jobs related to crime, justice and welfare, such as a probation officer, police officer, youth worker and community development worker.

• Stirling Criminology, Sociology and Social Policy graduates have a higher-than-average employment rate in degree relevant careers (in the UK)
• Our Criminology and Sociology degree provides you with excellent training if you’re considering a career in areas such as:
• the police
• prison service
• probation
• social work
• community care
• the law
• human rights agencies
• youth work
• charitable foundations
• The analytical and critical-thinking skills you’ll develop, are also ideal for going into research, data-science and policy-related roles.