Program Overview

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Criminology and Sociology (with Foundation Year) BSc (Hons)

Overview

Criminology is the study of crime within society, but, what is crime, why do people offend and what should we do with criminals? Why do we focus on crimes of the powerless, are crimes of the powerful more harmful? What is the role of the police and the criminal justice system? How does the news and media shape our understanding and experience of crime? How do race, gender, age, sexual orientation and class shape experiences of crime and victimisation? How does our more globalised world shape localised experiences of crime?

Course Structure

Foundation Year Core Modules

• Discovering the Social Sciences, Humanities and Law
• Investigating Society and Culture: The Case of Crime
• Your Foundation Year Project
• Your Toolkit for University Success

Year 1 Core Modules

• Becoming a Social Scientist
• Crime and Society
• Issues in Criminal Justice
• Media Representations

Year 2 Core Modules

• Future Directions and Research for Social Scientists
• Identities, Institutions and Society
• Police and Policing
• Social Theory, Policy and Practice

Final-Year Core Modules

• Criminology and Sociology Dissertation
• Current Issues in Sociology
• Penology

Optional Modules

• Inside Out
• Social Movements
• Understanding Drugs in Society

How You Learn

All modules are taught through a combination of lectures, seminars, workshops and online learning.

How You Are Assessed

Assessment is varied and includes essays, presentations, projects, case studies, examinations and a dissertation.

Entry Requirements

A typical offer is 32-64 tariff points from at least two A levels, T level or equivalent, and GCSE grade 4 (grade C) or equivalent in English.

Employability

Your skills will equip you well for the police force, probation service, prison service, youth work and community development. There are also opportunities for employment within the public sector and for postgraduate study.

International Applicants

International applicants can find out what qualifications they need by visiting the university's website.

Tuition Fees

• UK applicants: £9,535 a year (full-time), £5,760 (foundation year)
• International applicants: £17,000 a year (full-time)

Other Course Routes

• Full-time: 4 years, UCAS code LM38 BSc/CrSoFY
• Part-time: Not available

Choose Teesside

• iPad, keyboard and up to £300 credit for learning resources
• Affordable accommodation from £100 a week
• Town-centre campus with £280m of recent investment
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Also of Interest

• Criminology with Psychology (with Foundation Year) BSc (Hons)
• Criminology with Law (with Foundation Year) BSc (Hons)