BA (Hons) Sociology and Criminology

The Sociology and Criminology course at Nottingham Trent University is an integration of the scientific study of society, patterns of social relationships, social interaction and culture with Criminology, which examines theories and concepts of crime, investigation and criminal justice. The course allows students to gain practical experience and develop their understanding in these combined fields.Course Content: The course is inclusive of varied aspects of both Sociology and Criminology, with a focus on understanding crime from a sociological viewpoint. Students get an opportunity to study society and its impact on crime, criminals and the criminal justice system. It also allows students to develop practical skills through a range of optional modules and a criminology-related placement.Key Modules: The key modules covered under this course include "Understanding Criminology", "Investigating social and criminological issues", "Controversial Issues in Prison", "Theories and Concepts of Crime", "Gender, Crime and Justice", “Issues in Social Policy and Welfare” amongst others. These modules are designed to provide students a comprehensive understanding of the combined fields of Sociology and Criminology.Accreditations: The course is accredited by the Joint Social Sciences Consortium (JSSC).Future Careers: A degree in Sociology and Criminology offers a wide range of career options for students. They can seek employment in areas such as Public services, Policing, Prison services, Probation services, Social work, Market research, Teaching, Housing and Policy development.For more information on this course, please visit the official course page.