Program Overview

Sociology and Criminology BA Honours

Overview

The Sociology and Criminology BA Honours course at the University of Westminster offers a unique curriculum that combines the study of sociology and criminology. The course is designed to provide students with a well-rounded understanding of societal structures and their impact on people's everyday lives, as well as the relationship between criminal justice and social justice.

Course Structure

The course is taught through a combination of lectures, seminars, practical classes, and workshops. Students will have the opportunity to take a work experience module, where they can apply the skills and knowledge they have gained in a real-world setting.

Course Details

• Duration: 3 or 4 years
• Campus: Regent, Central London
• Attendance: Full-time - September 2026, Part-time day - September 2025, Full-time - September 2025, Part-time day - September 2026
• UK Fees: £9,535 *
• International Fees: £17,600 *
• UCAS Code: LM39
• Institution Code: W50

Course Summary

The course explores key issues such as immigration, crime, social injustice, and youth unemployment. Students will be taught by active researchers with expertise in human rights, migration, comparative and transnational criminology, convict criminology, youth justice, terrorism studies, psychology of crime, education, gender and sexuality, 'race' and ethnicity, social movements, families, media and cultural studies.

Top Reasons to Study with Us

• Study in a multicultural city – London is one of the world's most diverse cities, making it a fascinating place to study sociology and criminology.
• Thrive in an academically supportive environment – students will be taught by friendly, dedicated lecturers who are all active researchers.
• Engage critically with contemporary issues – the curriculum focuses on social and criminal justice, and students will explore some of the most important issues facing the world today.
• A wide-ranging learning experience – by combining sociology and criminology, students will have access to a broad range of specialist modules, giving them a well-rounded learning experience that enables them to pursue a variety of careers.

Course Team

• Dr Umit Cetin - Senior Lecturer
• Dr Adam Eldridge - Senior Lecturer
• Dr Emily Falconer - Senior Lecturer
• Professor Val Gillies - Professor
• Dr Celia Jenkins - Principal Lecturer in Sociology
• Dr David Khabaz - Lecturer in Sociology
• Dr Ben Pitcher - Reader in Sociology
• Dr Naomi Rudoe - Senior Lecturer in Sociology
• Dr Francis Ray White - Reader
• Dr Shamila Ahmed - Senior Lecturer
• Dr Andreas Aresti - Senior Lecturer
• Mark Cambridge - Senior Lecturer
• Dr Sacha Darke - Reader
• Dr Lea Sitkin - Lecturer and Deputy Course Leader, Criminology
• Dr Morwenna Bennallick - Senior Lecturer
• Dr Charlotte English - Senior Lecturer
• Dr Jeane Gerard - Lecturer in Criminology and Deputy Course Leader for BSc Psychology and Criminology
• Dr Sally Atkinson-Sheppard - Senior Lecturer

Entry Requirements

• A levels – BCC (104 UCAS Tariff points)
• T levels – 104 UCAS Tariff points
• International Baccalaureate – 104 UCAS Tariff points from all components of the Diploma Programme. International Baccalaureate Career-related Programme will be considered on a case-by-case basis
• BTEC Extended Diploma – DMM
• BTEC Diploma – D*D
• Access – 104 UCAS Tariff points from the Access course
• GCSE English Language grade 4/C – IB grade 4 Higher level, GCSE Maths grade 4/C – IB grade 4
• IELTS of 6.0 overall, with 5.5 in each component (if first language is not English)

Fees and Funding

• UK tuition fee: £9,535 (Price per academic year)
• International tuition fee: £17,600 (Price per academic year)
• Funding: Tuition fee loans, scholarships, and other funding options available
• Scholarships: The University is dedicated to supporting ambitious and outstanding students and offers a variety of scholarships to eligible undergraduate students.

Teaching and Assessment

• Teaching methods: Lectures, seminars, workshops, problem-based and blended learning, and practical application
• Assessment: Practical, written exams, coursework
• Learning time: Scheduled hours, placement, independent study
• Assessment types: Practical, written exams, coursework

Supporting You

• Study support: Workshops, 1-2-1 support, and online resources to help improve academic and research skills
• Personal tutors: Support students in fulfilling their academic and personal potential
• Student advice team: Provide specialist advice on a range of issues including funding, benefits, and visas
• Extra-curricular activities: Volunteering opportunities, sports and fitness activities, student events, and more

Course Location

• Regent Campus: Comprised of two sites, situated on and around Regent Street – one of the most famous and vibrant streets in London.
• 309 Regent Street: Includes recently refurbished social spaces, gym facilities, and the Regent Street Cinema.