CRIMINOLOGY WITH SOCIOLOGY BSC (HONS) DEGREE

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Overview

About the Course

Studying Criminology and sociology for your degree will give you a great experience in discovering what motivates criminal behaviours and how society responds to them. You will explore the criminal justice system, the social contexts of crime, inequalities in society and more.

Our two-year fast-track degrees have been created so that you can:

Start your career or masters course a year sooner
Save money by paying for just two years’ tuition fees
Save money on the costs associated with being a student

Based at Farnborough College of Technology, we offer classroom-based lectures, a small campus experience and plenty of personalised support. This makes us a popular choice locally for those who want to study higher education in a down-to-earth setting – where you won’t get lost in the crowd.

Modules chosen at Level 5 and Level 6 will define the particular degree title awarded, of either BA (Hons) Criminology with Sociology or BA (Hons) Sociology with Criminology.

WHAT WILL I STUDY?

Criminology

The study of crime is a fascinating area to delve into. During your degree, you will begin to think like a criminologist, by unpicking the theories that seek to explain types and trends of crime and how society and the police choose to deal with them.

You will use quantitative research methods to inspect topics such as victimology where you will explore the psychological effects of crime victims, and criminal profiling where you will investigate what makes a criminal and how can you identify them.

This course will introduce you to many fascinating theories and practices within the subject of crime. You will be debating a range of thought-provoking ideas and working on assignments that reflect both crime prevention and critical issues that surround crime.

Sociology

Sociology is an enlightening subject for those who like to think about social issues in the world, such as inequality, sexuality, class and mass media. Studying these fascinating topics with us will encourage you to think objectively about why people behave in certain ways. You will be considering questions such as:

What role does crime play in shaping society? How can society address inequality? Why doesn’t society do more to improve global issues?

During your degree, you will uncover the theories that seek to explain why some groups of people can flourish together, while others try to tear each other apart. You will delve into contemporary theories and discover how different cultures fit into our society.

As a sociology student, your critical-thinking skills will be honed as you begin to broaden your understanding of society and its relationship with our everyday lives.

PROGRAMME SPECIFICATION

The structure of our programmes follows clear educational aims that are tailored to each programme. These are all outlined in the programme specifications which include further details such as the learning outcomes:

Programme Specification for BSc (Hons) Criminology with Sociology

Additional Programme Specification for BSc (Hons) Sociology with Criminology

Fees

FEE	COST
Fee Per Year	£9000

Paying for this Course

There are no up-front tuition fees for this course when taking out a student loan. Read more and find out if you are eligible.

Please note that while we make reasonable adjustments to remove any barriers to education, additional fees may be payable where this is not possible. For example, to provide additional support due to a disability. Please contact us if you believe you have any additional needs so that we can discuss your options before enrolling on a course.

Your Course

How will I be taught?

The style of teaching and learning used in this programme has been carefully designed to suit the subject matter. We recognise that students learn in various ways, so we use a range of different teaching methods and situations to best deliver the learning outcomes for each module. The range of teaching and learning methods used in this programme includes:

Lecture-based presentations
Individual and group project work
Individual presentations
Group and individual tutorials
Case studies
Classroom activities promoting interaction at peer and tutor level

What modules are covered?

Level 4 (Year 1: September – April)

Introduction to Criminology
Criminological Theories
Police and Policing
Introduction to Sociology
Sociology of Gender
Sociology of Inequality

Level 5 (April in Year 1 – December in Year 2)

Victimology
Prisons and Punishment
Crime and Diversity
Quantitative Methods for Social Sciences
Race and Racism in Modern Society
Sociology of Media
Sociology of Education
Qualitative Research Methods

Level 6 (January in Year 2 to July in Year 2)

Crime Prevention
Critical Issues in Criminology
Criminal Profiling
Contemporary Sociological Theory
Environmental Sociology
Risk and Surveillance in a Digital Age

In addition to taught modules a dissertation will allow students to conduct research and investigate a topic in greater depth.

How will I be assessed?

A wide range of assessment methods are used in this programme, which have been chosen to suit the subject material being taught. The range of assessment methods you will experience will give you the confidence and capability to complete an honours degree and progress further in your career. Your tutor will be on hand to provide support during the assessment process and discuss any queries you may have.

The range of assessment methods used in this programme includes:

Essay
Critical Review
Academic Leaflet
Mock Viva
Presentations
Concept Analysis
Case Studies
In Class Tests
Glossary
Seen Exam
Reports

Your Future

What Next?

As a joint honours graduate, you could start a career in either of the two subjects you have studied. You could also look into studying a master's degree in a subject related to your degree.

There are a wide number of careers where your new degree will be relavant. Some of the examples below may require extra training and experience first. Please speak to our careers advisers to discover which career routes are best for you.

Criminology

Jobs directly related to a criminology degree include:

Community development worker
Detective
Police officer
Prison officer
Probation officer
Social worker
Youth worker

Jobs where a criminology degree might be useful include:

Adult guidance worker
Chaplain
Charity officer
Data scientist
Forensic computer analyst
Housing manager/officer
Local government officer
Paralegal
Social researcher
Solicitor

Sociology

Jobs directly related to degrees in sociology include:

Advice worker
Community development worker
Family support worker
Further education teacher
International aid/development worker
Social researcher
Social worker
Youth worker

Jobs where a degree in sociology might be useful include:

Actuarial analyst
Chaplain
Charity fundraiser
Detective
Housing manager/officer
Human resources officer
Life coach
Probation officer
Public relations officer
UX analyst

Transferable Skills

Independent working
Time management and organisation
Planning and researching written work
Leading and participating in discussions
Negotiation and teamworking to present ideas and information
Effectively conveying arguments and opinions and thinking creatively
Using your judgement to weigh up alternative perspectives
Critical reasoning and analysis
Using IT

Entry Requirements

What is the entry process?

You can apply for this higher education course in the following ways:

Via the UCAS website. Visit www.ucas.com and browse the courses available under 'University Centre Farnborough'.
Directly to University Centre Farnborough via the button on this webpage. Applications take around 15 minutes and are free of charge. You can apply to us direct at any time in the year (including after the UCAS deadline). Applications of this type are separate to the UCAS system, which means you could also apply for more than the five universities that UCAS allows.

UCAS Code - LL33

Institution Code - F66

What previous qualifications and experience will I need?

Either:

72 UCAS points from relevant subject(s)
An Access to Higher Education Diploma, with suitable grades
As a mature students who has relevant evidence of work experience and/or relevant recent study following a successful interview

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