Criminology and Sociology (Hons) University of Hull

Overview

Criminology and Sociology combine to help us understand how crime happens within social contexts.

You’ll consider your own attitudes to crime, criminals and victims. With this Criminology and Sociology (Hons) programme from University of Hull , you'll explore the relationship between the individual and society, the concept of deviance and how offenders are punished. And be taught by expert staff that specialise in current criminology and criminal justice issues.

We’re one of the few universities in the UK to have a purpose-built replica crime scene training facility. So you can get to grips with collecting evidence, exploring criminal activity and see the world of forensic science brought to life.

As part of our Career-ready Guarantee, you’ll put the theory into practice on field trips to courts, police stations and prisons, as well as policing projects and placements. All thanks to our close partnerships with local, regional and national criminal justice agencies.

You’ll get the chance to apply for a semester-long placement with Humberside Police. And can also meet significant regional and national employers at our annual Careers in Criminal Justice Fair.

Then graduate with practical experience that gives you an edge over the competition.

Future prospects

Demand for Criminologists with insight into the impact of crime on society is higher than ever.

The knowledge and skills gained on our Criminology degrees are genuinely career enhancing. Through placements, work experience and a diverse course of study and research, you’ll gain the key skills that are in demand across a wide range of careers.

You could go onto roles within the police force, HM Prison Service, the Probation Service, legal professions, social work, the charity sector or the Civil Service.

Take a look at our facilities

• Crime Scene Training Facility

Get to grips – literally – with topics from modern-day slavery to knife crime, and from domestic violence to cybercrime in our on-campus crime scene training facility.

• Brynmor Jones Library

Our seven-storey library is a superb learning space. As well as over a million books, there’s a variety of study areas, and one amazing view.

• Open-Access PCs

You’ll find over 400 open-access PCs at your disposal in our library. There’s also group learning rooms with big-screen PCs, teaching rooms and private study rooms – plus interactive projector tables.

• Group Lecture Theatres

Collaborate with our expert academics and your fellow students and in group lecture theatres.