Criminology and Sociology Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)

Are you fascinated by crime, justice, and the forces that shape our world? BSc Criminology and Sociology gives you the chance to explore these two cutting-edge disciplines together, so you can understand not just what happens in society, but why.

From day one, you’ll dive into the big questions: what causes crime? How do social divisions and digital culture change the way we live? What can we do to create a fairer, safer world? You’ll truly start make a difference as soon as you enter the classroom with us.

In your first year, you’ll build a strong foundation in criminology and sociology, exploring theories, crime policy and social transformations. You’ll also develop research skills, and enhance them in your second year so you can use them to create your own independent project in your final year.

Make the degree your own – you can stay on the combined route or specialise in one of three exciting pathways:

* Justice Studies

* Quantitative Methods

* Global Youth Justice

As well as this, you’ll have the chance to take on work experience and study abroad opportunities to broaden your horizons and enhance your employability.

Join our vibrant multi-disciplinary school and you’ll get the freedom to eplore what matters most to you whilst you study. This is your chance to make an impact on the world.

This course has a foundation year available.

Features and benefits

* Teaching excellence: Winner of the Student Union Teaching Awards for Department of the Year.

* Award recognition: Winner of the Employer and Community Partnerships Award, highlighting our strong local collaborations and dedication to helping students apply their knowledge in professional settings.

* Community insight: Get real-world insight through volunteering, research, and community engagement in Greater Manchester.

* Flexible learning: Shape your degree around your interests with flexible module choices across key topics.

* Research-based leadership: Learn from researchers who are experts in their fields, tackling the social issues that matter to people.

* Skills advancement: Build future-ready skills in data and analysis as part of a UK-leading national initiative.

* Social change: Be part of a research-rich environment, tackling youth justice, drug policy, policing, and social change.