Sociology with Criminology (Hons)

Overview

Why study BA Sociology with Criminology (Hons) at Goldsmiths, University of London?

• You'll be taught by researchers at the cutting edge of criminological and sociological research on urban crime, control and security, and globalisation and crime. And, as part of a tight-knit group of students, you'll benefit from the support and expertise of your teachers throughout your degree.
• This Sociology with Criminology degree brings issues of social inequality and social justice to the foreground. You will learn how ‘race’, gender, class and nationality connect to crime and control.
• We are international in our outlook: students learn about crime and control in the UK and beyond.
• You’ll be encouraged to take on a work placement that matches your interests and aspirations. You could find yourself supporting a victim of crime, attending court, or mentoring young people.
• Based in New Cross, a changing area of south London, we’ll take you on walking tours of the local area so you’ll be able to see how theories learnt in lectures apply to the local community.

• In the 2016 National Student Survey (NSS), sociology at Goldsmiths achieved a high score of 93% for the overall quality of our teaching.

Careers

Sociologists enter careers that centre on the challenges and demands that members of a society face. The BA Sociology with Criminology degree will provide an excellent base for careers in:

• Civil society organisations
• Human rights organisations
• Policing and probation work
• A range of research, planning and policy-oriented careers
• Social services, criminal justice, welfare services
• Education
• Local or national government

Over the last three years, some of the graduate level careers for Goldsmiths Sociology graduates have been:

• Events Co-ordinator
• Grants officer
• Housing and welfare officer
• Learning support worker
• Local Government graduate trainee
• Marketing Manager
• Personnel manager and officer
• Public relations officer
• Researcher
• Social and youth worker
• Sustainability officer

You might decide to continue your studies at postgraduate level, by undertaking a Graduate Law Diploma or with the aim of making a career in higher education either as a lecturer or as a specialist researcher.