The BA Sociology and Criminology with Study Abroad at the University of Exeter provides you with a comprehensive understanding of social structures, inequality, and the complexities of crime and justice. You will explore foundational sociological and criminological theories, develop critical analytical techniques, and examine contemporary global issues such as migration, deviance, and social inequality. This interdisciplinary undergraduate degree is designed for students eager to gain sociological, historical, political, and psychological perspectives for understanding and responding to crime and deviance, preparing you for advanced study and research.
This full-time, on-campus degree is studied over four years, including a dedicated year abroad, offering you an invaluable international perspective. Throughout your studies, you will engage with compulsory modules covering theoretical sociology and international criminal justice, alongside a wide array of optional modules allowing you to specialise in areas like forensic science, policy analysis, or victimology. In your final year, you will undertake a significant dissertation, applying your research methods and analytical skills to an area of personal interest. You will graduate with a strong foundation in social research, critical analysis, and transferable skills, opening pathways to careers in social research, policy development, the justice system, and beyond.