Sociology and Criminology (Placement Year) : BA Hons
Lancaster UniversityLancaster, UK
Course overview
This thought-provoking degree explores how crime is shaped by society, and how society is shaped by crime. Lancaster’s experts specialise in the intersections between crime and society – from social dimensions such power and inequalities, to crime and criminalised behaviour such as youth justice, climate-related crime and sex work.
Key highlights
- Explores how crime shapes society and society shapes crime
- Taught by experts in the intersections between crime and society
- Examines social dimensions such as power and inequalities
- Covers youth justice, climate-related crime and sex work
- Includes a placement year
Entry requirements
- Welsh Baccalaureate — in place of one
- BTEC: DM — combined with A levels
- BTEC: DD — combined with A levels
- A-level: BC — plus BTEC at D 30 overall with 15 points from the best 3 HL subjects We are happy to admit applicants on the basis of five Highers, but where we require a specific subject at A level, we will typically require an Advanced Higher in that subject; combined with BTEC
Scholarships
Lancaster Sanctuary Scholarship
Undergraduate Excellence Scholarship – International
The award will be worth £3,000 and will be awarded as a tuition fee reduction, each year of study, for undergraduate programmes.
Up to £3,000Undergraduate International Regional Scholarship
The award will be worth £3,000 and will be awarded as a tuition fee reduction, each year of study, for undergraduate courses.
Up to £3,000
Careers this course leads to
- Probation Officer
- Police Officer
- Youth Justice Worker
- Social Researcher
- Victim Support Officer
- Policy Officer
Cost of study
UK/Home: £10,050 | International: £26,300
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 Lancaster University, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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