Part-time study
     

Criminology & Sociology

BSc (Hons) Criminology and Sociology

  • Daytime
  • Up to 5 years
  • Enrolment date: September
  • Admission enquiries: 01642 342308
  • E: sssl-ug@tees.ac.uk
 

Is crime viewed differently by different sectors of society? What factors shape our attitudes to crime? You frame your study of criminology in a wider analysis of contemporary societies, and investigate modules on policing and social control.

You investigate how society and the media respond to crime, the criminal justice system, and whether governments and social policies can improve lives. You can draw on the teaching and research expertise of the many sociologists and criminologists at the University.

This combination of subjects allows you to focus on and think critically about the social world in which you live. It equips you to ask whether governments and social policies can improve the lives of ordinary people.

Your dissertation and module options give you the opportunity to specialise in areas as diverse as globalisation, criminal justice and the media society. Many graduates go on to a career with the police or probation services, or into community development roles.

How you learn

All modules are taught through a combination of lectures and seminars. In lectures specific information is delivered to larger groups while, in the smaller seminar groups, you can explore issues in more depth supported by independent study. Examples of seminar activities include case study work, media analysis, poster presentations and discussions/debates. You learn how to use all our extensive facilities such as electronic journals, virtual learning environments and computer programs.

How you are assessed

Assessment is varied and includes essays, presentations, projects, case studies, examinations and a dissertation. Some modules have several pieces of assessed work to help you to develop your skills throughout the academic year.

Career opportunities

Your skills will equip you well for the police force, the probation service, the prison service, youth work and community development. There are also opportunities for employment within the public sector and for postgraduate study.

Entry requirements

A typical offer is 240 tariff points from at least 2 A levels (or equivalent). You must have five GCSEs including English at grade C (or equivalent). We recommend an Access course if you're a mature student.

For additional information please see the undergraduate and postgraduate entry requirements in our admissions section

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