BA (Hons.) Criminology & Sociology

The Criminology and Sociology BA (Hons) course at the University of Brighton provides a platform for comprehensive study and application of criminology and sociology, with an emphasis on critiquing and challenging sociological and criminological concepts. It enables students to develop transferable skills in analytical thinking, research, and communication, preparing them for a diverse range of careers.Course Content: The course explores the causes, impacts, and prevention of crime, the nature of contemporary society, and the social and personal impacts of inequality. Students will gain knowledge of British criminal justice, sentencing and punishment, and surveillance and society. It is delivered through lectures, seminars, workshops, and 1-1 tutorials.Key Modules: The modules for the course are divided into three levels. In the first level, students study modules such as ‘Criminology: An Introduction’, ‘Sociology: Themes and Perspectives’, and ‘Surveillance and Society’. In the second level, there are modules like ‘Crime, Media and Culture’, ‘Ethnography: Theory and Practice’, and ‘Perspectives on Social Research’. The final level includes ‘Punishment: Theory and Practice’, ‘Sociology of Health and Illness’, and ‘Youth Crime and Youth Justice’ among others.Future Careers: Graduates of this course have found employment in various fields including public service, policing and probation, social care, housing, charities and NGOs, as well as move on to further studies and research in criminology and sociology.For more information on this course, please visit the official course page.