BA (Hons) Criminology and Sociology (Placement Year)

The Criminology and Sociology (Placement Year) BA Hons at Lancaster University dives deep into the study of crime, deviance, social order, and social change. This course integrates theories, methods, and research from criminology and sociology to generate a comprehensive understanding of crime, deviance, and societal changes. The course also includes a placement year that provides students with valuable professional experience in a relevant setting, enhancing their understanding and providing them with first-hand insights. Course Content: The course involves studying contemporary social problems, theoretical insights into various social phenomena, including crime and deviance, and it enables you to understand and evaluate social policy. It also includes a study year abroad or a placement year, broadening your horizons and providing you with valuable career-related experience.Key Modules: The key modules for this course include: Crime and Society, Introduction to Criminology, Understanding Social Change, and Theoretical Criminology. The program also includes significant topics such as mental health, violent crime, gender and sexuality, punishment and society, racism and ethnicity, and police and policing.Accreditations: This course is accredited and regulated by the Office for Students (OfS).Future Careers: Graduates from this course possess wide opportunities in sectors pertaining to social and welfare services, criminal justice, the voluntary sector, civil service, policy development, and research sectors. As the course includes a placement year, you'll also gain a valuable opportunity to develop professional skills and practical experience, enhancing your employability.For more information on this course, please visit the official course page.