The BSc (Hons) Criminology and Sociology at the University of Suffolk offers you a unique opportunity to explore the complex interplay between crime, justice, and societal structures. This joint honours degree is ideal if you are passionate about understanding the root causes of social issues, questioning power dynamics, and analysing contemporary challenges like inequality, migration, and global social change. You will develop a critical perspective on topics such as policing, prisons, youth crime, and victimology, gaining essential skills to navigate and interpret the complexities of modern life and its inherent social justice concerns.
You will study this undergraduate degree full-time on campus over three years, engaging with a diverse range of assessment methods including essays, case studies, and presentations. Your learning journey will encompass foundational modules like the Sociological Imagination and Introduction to Criminology, progressing to advanced topics such as Criminological Theory, Social Justice and Policy, and Mental Health Policy and Practice. In your final year, you will undertake an Independent Project, allowing you to delve deeply into a subject of your choice, preparing you for careers in social research, policy development, law enforcement, and the third sector.