The Sociology and Criminology BA Honours at the University of Westminster is designed for students eager to understand the complex interplay between societal structures, individual behaviour, and the criminal justice system. If you are driven to explore pressing contemporary issues such as immigration, social injustice, and youth unemployment, this course will equip you with the sociological and criminological imagination needed to analyse their root causes and impacts. You will be taught by active researchers whose expertise spans human rights, comparative criminology, psychology of crime, and gender and sexuality studies, providing you with a robust academic foundation in these critical fields.
This full-time, four-year undergraduate degree is studied on campus, offering a dynamic learning experience through lectures, seminars, practical classes, and field trips that leverage London as a unique teaching resource. You will engage with diverse assessment methods, including essays, exams, research reports, and a significant final-year dissertation. The curriculum includes opportunities for a professional placement year or study abroad, enhancing your practical skills and global perspective. You will graduate with transferable skills and a strong understanding of sociology and criminology, preparing you for careers in the criminal justice sector, government, NGOs, and beyond.