The BSc Social Policy with Criminology at the University of Bristol provides you with a critical lens to examine the complexities of contemporary society, focusing on issues of inequality, human wellbeing, and crime. This undergraduate degree is ideal for those driven to understand the root causes of social problems and to explore effective policy responses within a robust social science framework. You will delve into theoretical, comparative, and historical analyses, developing essential research and critical thinking skills as you engage with debates on crime, harm, and deviance in today's world.
This full-time, on-campus programme is studied over three years, beginning with foundational concepts and progressing to in-depth exploration through a wide range of optional units in your second and third years. You will have the opportunity to gain practical employment-related skills and experience through an optional work placement unit in your second year. Your final year culminates in an independent dissertation, allowing you to conduct in-depth research on a topic of your choice. You will graduate with highly transferable analytical and research skills, prepared for careers in public service, policy development, research, and the criminal justice sector.