Program Overview

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Sociology with Criminology BSc (Hons)

Overview

Our dynamic Sociology with Criminology combined honours degree is tailor-made for those fascinated by the complexities of society and the intricacies of criminal justice.

Study Options

• Full-Time, Part-Time (BA) at Exton Park, Chester
• Full-Time with Foundation Year (BSc) at Exton Park, Chester

Level

• Undergraduate

UCAS Code

• LM39

UCAS Points

• 112

Start Date

• Oct 2025, Oct 2026

Duration

• 3 years full-time, up to 7 years part-time

Location

• Exton Park, Chester

UK Fees

• £9,535 per year for a full-time course (2025/26)

International Fees

• £14,450 per year for a full-time course* (2025/26)

Course Leader

• Dr Nancy Evans

Modules

Level 4

• Discovering Sociology: The Study of Social Life (40 Credits) Core
• Media and the Representation of Deviance (20 Credits) Core
• Key Concepts in Crime and Justice (40 Credits) Core
• Climate Change and Global Inequalities (20 Credits) Option

Level 5

• Beyond the Surface: Doing Critical Sociology (20 Credits) Core
• Race, Ethnicity, Migration and Injustice (20 Credits) Core
• Experiential Learning: Social Impact Leadership on Action (40 Credits) OR Work Placement (40 Credits) Optional in Year 2 / Level 5
• Mental Health, Risk and Justice (40 Credits) Core

Level 6

• Social Science for Social Change (20 Credits) Core
• Research Methods and Major Project (40 Credits) Core
• Education, Equality and Capital (20 Credits) Core
• Punishment: Why, When and How? (40 Credits) Optional

Entry Requirements

Home Students

• UCAS points: 112
• GCE A Level: Typical offer – BCC-BBC
• BTEC: BTEC Extended Diploma: DMM
• International Baccalaureate: 28 points
• Irish / Scottish Highers: Irish Highers - H3 H3 H3 H3 H4 Scottish Highers - BBBB
• Access requirements: Access to HE Diploma, to include 45 credits at level 3, of which 30 must be at Merit or above
• T Level: Merit
• OCR Cambridge Technicals: OCR Extended Diploma: DMM
• Extra Information: Welsh Baccalaureate Advanced and A level General Studies will be recognised in our offer. We will also consider a combination of A Levels and BTECs/OCRs.

International Students

• UCAS points: 72
• GCE A level: 72 points overall, including grade D in A level
• BTEC: BTEC Extended Diploma: MMP
• International Baccalaureate: 24 points
• Irish / Scottish Highers: Irish Highers: H4 H4 H4 H4 H4 Scottish Highers: CCDD
• Access requirements: Access to HE Diploma – Pass overall
• T Level: T Level: Pass (D or E on the core)
• OCR Cambridge Technicals: OCR Extended Diploma: MMP
• Extra Information: Welsh Baccalaureate Advanced and A level General Studies will be recognised in our offer. We will also consider a combination of A Levels and BTECs/OCRs.

Foundation Year

• UCAS points: 72
• GCE A level: 72 points overall, including grade D in A level
• BTEC: BTEC Extended Diploma: MMP
• International Baccalaureate: 24 points
• Irish / Scottish Highers: Irish Highers: H4 H4 H4 H4 H4 Scottish Highers: CCDD
• Access requirements: Access to HE Diploma – Pass overall
• T Level: T Level: Pass (D or E on the core)
• OCR Cambridge Technicals: OCR Extended Diploma: MMP
• Extra Information: Welsh Baccalaureate Advanced and A level General Studies will be recognised in our offer. We will also consider a combination of A Levels and BTECs/OCRs.

Fees and Funding

Home Students

• £9,535 per year for a full-time course (2025/26)

International Students

• £14,450 per year for a full-time course* (2025/26)

Foundation Year

• £5,760 for the first foundation year, then £9,535 per annum for the following years (2025/26)
• £10,750 for the first foundation year, then £14,450 per annum for the following years (2025/26)

Who You’ll Learn From

• Dr Nancy Evans
• Dr Jayne Price
• Dr Joe Rigby
• Dr Djordje Sredanovic
• Dr Kim Ross
• Dr Wayne Campbell
• Dr Paul French
• Dr Emma Price

Where You’ll Study

• Exton Park, Chester

Your Future Career

• Criminal Justice System Roles
• Policing and Law Enforcement
• Legal Professions / Paralegal / Legal Researcher / Victim Advocate
• Research and Analysis
• Community and Social Work
• Non-Profit and Advocacy
• Charity Worker
• Lobbyist
• Education and Training
• Journalism and Media
• Government and Public Policy
• International Careers / Human Rights Worker / Anti-Trafficking Worker

Progression Options

• Gender Studies MRes
• Policing, Law Enforcement and Security MSc

Careers Service

The University has an award-winning Careers and Employability service which provides a variety of employability-enhancing experiences; through the curriculum, through employer contact, tailored group sessions, individual information, advice and guidance.