Part-time study
     

Criminology & Sociology

BSc (Hons) Criminology with Youth Studies

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

Consider the rise and prevalence of gang culture, the relationship between youth, activism and politics, and how the criminal justice system affects young people.

The combination of subjects offered on this degree gives you an insight into criminology from a youth perspective, allowing you to consider youth transitions, youth culture and youth politics in depth.

You explore the relationship between education, training and work, and how these factors influence a young person’s transition to adulthood, as well as considering transitions into a range of behaviours.

You graduate with a specialist knowledge of criminology in a youth context, and on Teesside, you're in the right place. It has been described as a 'research laboratory' because of the nature and speed of its social change.

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 develop your skills throughout the academic year.

Career opportunities

You can enter a broad range of careers including the probation service, the prison service, the police, voluntary organisations, the public sector, or there are opportunities in youth work, journalism, social research, community development and postgraduate study or training.

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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