ObjectivesThe BA Social Policy and Criminology course is a three year honours degree providing an interesting mix of sociological subjects and criminological modules and may appeal to people who are interested in crime and its effects upon society, crime prevention and criminal justice. This course is run jointly with the Department of Sociological Studies and is taught by sociologists and criminologists. It has no law content, and whilst it is therefore not a qualifying law degree, it provides a chance to study a wide range of interesting specialist subjects in sociology, social policy and criminology. You will be able to learn about social divisions in 21st century society, aspects and elements of social research, methods of legal enquiry and sociological perspectives on crime. A wide range of criminology options are available including the study of victimization, policing and crime prevention.
Entry requirementsEntry requirements GCE/VCE A Levels - BBB Two GCE A Levels plus two GCE AS Levels - BB+BB Scottish Highers - AABB Irish Leaving Certificate - ABBBB International Baccalaureate - 32 points
Academic titleBA Social Policy and Criminology
Course descriptionOur students usually select from a range of compulsory and optional modules to add up to 120 credits.
Some departments offer courses that don't feature optional modules whereas other courses are fully flexible.
Important notice :
This is a list of modules that have been offered in the past. We expect similar modules to be offered for courses starting in 2009.
This information is provided for illustration only and you should check with the department directly when applying to confirm module options.
Typical First Year Modules
Module/Unit Credits
Introducing Criminological Research 20
Understanding Criminology 20
Victimisation, Policing and Crime Prevention 20
Introduction to Law and Ethics 10
Introduction to Social Inquiry 10
Introduction to Social Policy 10
Introduction to Sociology 10
Social Divisions in Contemporary Society 10
Social Policy and Criminology Honours Seminar 10
Typical Second Year Modules
Module/Unit Credits
Analysing Crime Data 20
Criminal Justice and Penal Policy 20
Social Policy 20
Social Policy and Criminology 20
Ageing and Society 20
Comparative Social Policy: The Diversity and Divisions of Social Welfare 20
Criminal Process 20
Criminology Research Paper 20
Criminology Research Project 20
Gender, Crime and Criminal Justice 20
Globalization: Theories and Trends 20
Internet Crime 20
Introduction to Social Theory 20
Patterns in Crime 20
Quality of Life 20
Race and Racism in Europe 20
The Criminological Imagination 20
The Rehabilitation of Offenders 20
The Sociology of Health, Illness and Medicine 20
White Collar Crime 20
Typical Third Year Modules
Module/Unit Credits
Extended Essay in Social Policy 20
Ageing and Society 20
Business and Society 20
Children, Childhood and the Law 20
Children, Culture and Society 20
Comparative Social Policy: The Diversity and Divisions of Social Welfare 20
Criminal Process 20
Criminology Research Paper 20
Criminology Research Project 20
Death and Dying: Socio-Cultural Perspectives 20
Gender, Crime and Criminal Justice 20
Globalisation, International Organisations and Social Policy 20
Globalization: Theories and Trends 20
Internet Crime 20
Internet and Society 20
Introduction to Social Theory 20
Involving Service Users in Research for Policy and Practice 20