BSc (Hons) Criminology and Sociology
University of SuffolkIpswich, United Kingdom
Course overview
The University of Suffolk Criminology and Sociology degree tackles controversial public issues and encourages open debate. All crime has a social context so it makes sense to study criminology and sociology together. | This joint honours degree is carefully designed and constructed so you can study both criminology and sociology together and you will be taught by a team who will know you. You will be challenged to ask searching questions about inequality, fairness, power and violence while grasping the complex detail of our social world.
You will be able to explore policing, prisons and challenging real world issues such as gender, sexuality, injustice, migration, and major global social changes in all parts of our world. Our course develops the skills you need to analyse and think carefully and knowledgeably about modern life.
Key highlights
- Joint honours combining criminology and sociology, as crime has social context
- Taught by a team who will know you
- Explores policing, prisons and real-world issues of injustice
- Examines gender, sexuality, migration and major global social changes
- Questions inequality, fairness, power and violence through open debate
- Develops skills to analyse and think critically about modern life
Entry requirements
- A-level: BBC — A-Level: BBC
- BTEC: DMM — BTEC: DMM
- T-level: Merit — T Level: Merit
- Access to HE Diploma — 30 Level 3 credits at Merit grade or above
- GCSE: C/4 or above — to include English, Mathematics
Scholarships
International Merit Scholarship
The awards are £1,000 - £3,000 based on your academic achievements and level of study.
Up to £1,000Vice-Chancellor’s Excellence in Health Scholarship
We will be awarding fifty (50) Vice-Chancellor’s Excellence in Health Scholarships of £4,000 value each in the 2025/26 academic year.
Up to £4,000
Careers this course leads to
- Probation officer
- Police officer
- Prison officer
- Youth justice worker
- Social researcher
- Victim support caseworker
Cost of study
UK/Home: £10,050 | International: £16,000
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 Suffolk, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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