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BSc ( Hons ) Sociology
UCAS code L300
Duration 3 years full time , 4 years sandwich with work placement
Requirements A level : ABB – BBC . BTEC : DDM – DMM . T level : M , must be in a relevant course . Tariff points : 112 – 128 points to include a minimum of 2 A levels , or equivalent .
Optional pathways You may follow an optional Media Studies pathway through this degree , involving modules in this complementary subject , leading to the exit award :
● BA ( Hons ) Sociology with Media Studies .
Humanities pathways available , see page 55 for more information
BSc ( Hons ) Sociology with Criminology
UCAS code LM40
Duration 3 years full time , 4 years sandwich with work placement
Requirements A level : ABB – BBC . BTEC : DDM – DMM . T level : M , must be in a relevant course . Tariff points : 112 – 128 points to include a minimum of 2 A levels , or equivalent .
By choosing certain optional modules on this course , you can get credit towards the pre-entry qualifications for a career as a Trainee Probation Officer or Police Officer .
The module Economic Crime and Fraud Examination is recognised by ACFE ( a global professional body for counter fraud professionals ) and undertaking it provides opportunities for full-time students to complete the Certified Fraud Examiner qualification at a subsidized rate .
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What ' s this course about ?
Understand how and why the world is changing . Step into the centre of critical debates on current social and political issues , from Brexit and Black Lives Matter , to income inequality , drone warfare , veganism and the # metoo movement . Make sense of what ’ s going on , why it ’ s happening and what we can do about it . Learn to critically engage with the world around you , and develop the confidence , knowledge and methods to enact positive change .
Example placements
● Portsmouth Abuse and Rape Counselling Service ( PARCS )
● Why Me ? Restorative Justice
● SEK International School , Spain
Example topics
● Class , inequality and the lifecourse
● Developing your sociological imagination
● Modernity and globalisation
What ' s this course about ?
People are not born criminals . So , we need to understand how they are produced . On this course , you ' ll explore how human relationships and social structures influence behaviour . Discover how power dynamics and inequalities create crime . See people who break and enforce the law in a new light . With many diverse options to choose from , modules are taught by experts who draw directly from their research activity to give you the latest knowledge in the field .
Example placements
● Why Me ? Restorative Justice
● Aurora New Dawn
● Portsmouth Counselling Service
Example topics
● Questioning criminology
● Gender and sexuality
● Researching criminology
● Emotions and social life
● Social power , elites and dissent
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● Nationalism and migration : chaos , crisis and the everyday
● Equality or liberation ? Theorising social justice
Course highlights
● Tailor your studies to topics that matter most to you , such as engaged citizenship , gender and sexuality , race and racism , education , emotions and society
● Learn from leading sociologists , whose research is helping to tackle social inequalities around the world on topics such as racism , asylum and genderbased violence
● Explore and address societal and environmental challenges faced by local and global communities by collaborating with students on other courses
● Learn ways to apply classic sociological theories , including developing policies and actions to produce social change and solutions to the pressing issues affecting the world right now
● Challenging global inequality
Course highlights
● Leading criminologists and sociologists , whose research tackles issues around inequalities and offending behaviour , will be your lecturers
● Work with students from different courses to consider possible solutions to environmental and social challenges faced by communities around the world
● From gender and sexuality to race and racism , from engaged citizenship to education , emotions and society , choose to study topics you care about most
● Study current world issues using a sociological and criminological lens
Future opportunities
Studying a combination of sociology and criminology opens up a wide range of potential careers , both in and out of the criminal
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' There is such a large variety of modules available and they are taught by real experts in those fields who never shy away from continuing any discussion with students outside of lectures .'
Maya Kirwin
Graduates in work and / or further study 95 %
HESA Graduate Outcomes survey 2018 / 19
Future opportunities
The knowledge you gain on this course , coupled with the communication , research , critical thinking and analysis skills you learn , means you ' ll have lots of career options when you graduate . Many of our sociology graduates go into people-focused roles , or roles that allow them to do research , shape social policies or bring about social change .
‘ I want to work in the criminal justice system , and the Sociology with Criminology course has enabled me to look at a wide range of possible explanations for events and behaviours to make decisions and recommendations on how best to treat individuals .'
Megan Stock
justice system . Whether you ’ re attracted to careers that involve working closely with other people , or roles that call for rigorous and structured thinking , you ’ ll be well prepared . This is because you ’ ll graduate with a set of skills that are transferable to all kinds of professions including : insight into people and social dynamics ; critical thinking and analysis ; qualitative and quantitative research ; and the ability to shape and communicate an argument .
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‘ I ' ve been able to form good connections with quite a few of my lecturers , they seem interested to talk to me and there is mutual respect . Also I really enjoy being able to study a wide variety of topics , which has been interesting . ’
Sophie Tapson BSc ( Hons ) Sociology
Find out more about BSc ( Hons ) Sociology on page 132 .
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For opportunities to study or work abroad , see page 22 for details |
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