University of Winchester

BSc (Hons) Criminology with Sociology

University of WinchesterWinchester campus, United Kingdom

Course overview

Over three years, you learn to apply both sociological and criminological theories to complex problems. You learn about the relationship of social inequalities and divisions to crime and deviance, and analyse the best ways to control crime. These might include new policing methods, but also potential changes to housing, welfare and education policies.

Or it might mean developing new strategies for the work of the prison and probation services. The interdisciplinary approach makes this degree suitable for many professions. You acquire sharp research and analytical skills and a broad social scientific base from which to explore a range of job opportunities.

Find out more about the Department for Applied Social Science, Forensics and Politics The Pathways to Law, Crime & Justice programme is an opportunity for prospective law, criminology, forensics and policing students to engage in a series of practical and informative sessions delivered by academics and practitioners at the Faculty of Law, Crime and Justice.Participants in the Pathways to Law, Crime & Justice are eligible to receive reduced contextual offers on the following University of Winchester courses:- LLB (Hons) Law- LLB (Hons) Law with Criminology- BSc (Hons) Criminology- BSc (Hons) Criminology with Law- BSc (Hons) Criminology with Psychology- BSc (Hons) Criminology and Sociology- BSc (Hons) Forensic Investigation- BSc (Hons) Forensic Science- BSc (Hons) Professional PolicingEligibility for the programmeThe programme

Key highlights

  • Applies sociological and criminological theories to complex real-world problems
  • Explores links between social inequalities, divisions, crime and deviance
  • Analyses crime control through policing, housing, welfare and education policy
  • Considers new strategies for prison and probation service work
  • Interdisciplinary approach suits a wide range of professions
  • Develops sharp research and analytical skills on a broad social science base

Entry requirements

  • UCAS tariff points: 112-120 — 112-120 points.
  • GCSE: 4/C — to include Mathematics, English Language

Scholarships

  • International Student Scholarship – Undergraduate

    Value: £4,000

    Up to £4,000
  • Students Seeking Asylum

Careers this course leads to

  • Probation officer
  • Police officer
  • Prison officer
  • Youth justice worker
  • Social researcher
  • Policy officer

Cost of study

UK/Home: £9,790 per year | International: £16,700 per year

Admission

Applications are made through AHZ at no cost. Share your transcripts, English test scores and personal statement, and your AHZ Counsellor will review your profile, submit your application to University of Winchester, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.

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