The BA (Hons) Criminology and Sociology with foundation year at Southampton Solent University is your gateway to understanding the complex social forces that shape crime, justice, and societal structures. This undergraduate degree is ideal if you are eager to explore critical issues such as social inequality, identity, power dynamics, and the multifaceted nature of crime and victimology. You will develop a robust understanding of key sociological concepts and criminological theories, equipping you to analyse contemporary social problems and contribute to informed public discourse.
This four-year, full-time, on-campus programme begins with a foundation year designed to build essential academic and independent learning skills. Throughout your studies, you will engage with modules covering topics like crime and risk in society, sociological imagination, and research methods, often drawing on real crime cases and urban sociology. You will have opportunities to undertake practical research projects, such as investigating the city of Southampton or conducting applied sociology in the community, culminating in a final-year dissertation. You will graduate with highly transferable analytical, research, and communication skills, prepared for diverse careers in law enforcement, social research, policy development, and community work.