BSc (Hons) Criminology and Sociology

The Criminology and Sociology undergraduate degree at St. Mary's University provides a holistic educational experience that improves students' understanding of crime from a social perspective. This course provides a combined understanding of Criminology and Sociology and gives an in-depth view of contemporary social issues that influence crime and criminality.Course Content: The course covers a wide swath of topics including human rights, social inequality, social science research, crime and deviance, gangs and group offending, youth justice, the English Legal System, and the criminal justice system. It incorporates both theoretical and empirical perspectives while focusing on the societal implications of Criminology and Sociology.Key Modules: Students will start their journey exploring the fundamentals of Sociology and Criminology, gradually moving to modules like "Exploring Social Issues," "Investigating Human Rights," and "Criminal Justice." Specific modules such as "Criminology: Theory and Practice," "Law in Society," "Sociology of Religion," and "Youth, Culture and Resistance" are part of the advanced stages of the course.Accreditations: Though there is no specific accreditation mentioned for this course, St. Mary's University, Twickenham is renowned for its commitment to providing an exceptional learning experience, as evidenced by its Gold Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF) rating.Future Careers: The Criminology and Sociology degree equips students for diverse careers in sectors like youth work, education, social work, law enforcement, probation services, charitable sector, the civil service, and human resources. It also provides a solid foundation for postgraduate studies.For more information on this course, please visit the official course page.