BA Sociology & Criminology

The Sociology and Criminology course offered at the University of Birmingham combines two social science disciplines with real-world implications. Covering social inequality, the criminal justice system, and human behavior, the course prepares students with a profound understanding of the modern world. Course Content: The course provides knowledge in various aspects of crime and criminal justice, such as criminology theories, crime control, and punishment. You'll also study on the key concepts from sociology which includes social divisions, inequalities, and identities.Key Modules: The programme constitutes two elements – Sociology (50%) and Criminology (50%). The first year begins with the introduction to Sociology and Criminology, while the second and third years comprises of modules including Policing and Police Work, Crime, Social Harm and Social Justice, and Sociological Theory. An optional placement year is also available.Future Careers: Graduates from this course have a wide spectrum of career opportunities, including roles in welfare rights, offending teams, drug rehabilitation projects, youth justice, police, prison and probation services. The course also equips students with transferable skills applicable in various sectors and roles such as civil servants, journalists, and marketing executives. For more information on this course, please visit the official course page.