The BA (Hons) Sociology and Criminology with a Foundation Year at Birmingham City University is your pathway to understanding the complex social forces that shape our world and the dynamics of crime and justice within it. This undergraduate degree is ideal if you are passionate about exploring societal structures, power relations, and inequality, and wish to gain a critical perspective on criminal behaviour and societal responses. You will delve into core sociological concepts and criminological theories, developing a robust academic foundation that prepares you for advanced study and critical engagement with contemporary social issues.
This full-time, on-campus programme spans four years, beginning with a foundation year designed to equip you with essential academic and research skills. Throughout your degree, you will engage with modules such as Sociological Perspectives, Crime, Punishment and Society, and Applied Sociological Research, alongside opportunities to specialise through optional modules like Youth Crime and Justice or Media and Popular Culture. You will undertake an Integrated Research Project in your final year, allowing you to investigate a topic of personal interest. You will graduate with the analytical and critical thinking abilities necessary for careers in social research, policy development, criminal justice, and the third sector.