If you are driven to understand the complex societal forces shaping our world, from immigration and social injustice to crime and youth unemployment, the Sociology and Criminology BA Honours at the University of Westminster offers a compelling path. This combined degree is designed for students who seek to critically examine how societal structures influence individual lives and interactions, and how criminal justice systems intersect with broader social justice issues. You will develop your sociological and criminological imagination, guided by active researchers whose expertise spans human rights, migration, youth justice, and the psychology of crime, gaining a deep understanding of society and its institutions.
This full-time, three-year undergraduate course is studied on campus, blending lectures, seminars, and practical workshops with a distinctive use of London as a learning resource through field trips and city-based explorations. You will engage with a wide array of assessment methods, from essays and exams to research reports and group presentations, culminating in a final year dissertation. A key feature is the opportunity to undertake a work experience module, applying your developing personal and professional skills in a practical setting. You will graduate with transferable skills and specialist knowledge, preparing you for diverse careers in policing, crime prevention, social work, government, and the non-profit sector.