University of Brighton has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.
Course summary
Our Criminology and Sociology degree is ideal if you’re eager to understand our rapidly changing world. This dynamic course combines two closely related fields, exploring both traditional and cutting-edge perspectives. You will delve into social inequality, global and local social change, and their far-reaching consequences. Gain real-world experience through a community placement and learn from guest speakers who are experts in their fields. With a range of option modules, you can tailor the course to your passions, and even apply to study abroad in Spain or Sweden. This degree equips you with the knowledge to make a difference. TOP REASONS TO CHOOSE THIS COURSE
- Fascinating subjects – the course covers include deviance and control, youth and delinquency, the relationship between gender and crime and race and crime and cross-cultural issues in crime and justice.
- Learning is a varied mix of lectures, seminars, workshops, group work, and independent learning activities and research.
- Expert teaching team with varied expertise and who are published and esteemed in their research areas.
- Opportunity to take a placement to give you hands-on experience and help you stand out to potential employers.
- Guest speakers will add to your learning and provide networking opportunities. Speakers have come from organisations including: Eastbourne Foodbank, St Mungo’s, Troubled Families Programme, Boing Boing and the Trust for Developing Communities.
- Join a vibrant community – the programme area sits within the School of Humanities and Social Science, all based in one building.
- Option modules enable you to tailor your degree to suit your personal career goals.
- The chance to specialise in both criminology and sociology, two vital fields in social science.
- In the first year, assessment is split between essays and exams – the second and final year consist mainly of coursework.
- Opportunity to apply for an international exchange in Spain or Sweden.
- The Sociology of Brighton lecture series brings in speakers who deliver lectures in different locations around Brighton such as the Palace Pier.
- We work with local LGBT mental health project MindOut to bring a Living Library to the campus. The library is designed to challenge prejudice and stigma and trained volunteers act as ‘books’ to help you explore social issues.
How to apply
29Jan
This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Application codes
- Course code:
- LM39
- Institution code:
- B72
- Campus name:
- Brighton
- Campus code:
- B
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
- Year 2
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff - 104 - 120 points
A level - BCC - BBB
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - DMM - MMM
Access to HE Diploma - M: 18 credits
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme - 26 points
Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017) - H3, H3, H3, H3, H4
English language requirements
| Test | Grade | Additional details |
|---|---|---|
| IELTS (Academic) | 6 | 6.0 overall with a minimum of 5.5. in each element, or equivalent English Language qualification. |
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Student Outcomes
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Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs)
Go onto work and study
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| England | £9535 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £9535 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £9535 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £9535 | Year 1 |
| Channel Islands | £9535 | Year 1 |
| Republic of Ireland | £9535 | Year 1 |
| EU | £17250 | Year 1 |
| International | £17250 | Year 1 |
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .
Additional fee information
The fees listed in the table above are for full-time UK undergraduate students in academic year 2025-26. You will pay further fees in each year of your course. Fees may increase each year. UK undergraduate and certain postgraduate fees are regulated by the UK government. The annual fee increase will not exceed the UK government's maximum regulated tuition fee limit set for the relevant academic year. Many of our courses include the option of a salaried placement year. Tuition fees for a placement year are charged at a lower rate of £1850. The international tuition fees listed above are for full-time courses during the academic year 2025-26. Further tuition fees are payable in each year of study. Non-regulated tuition fees, which usually apply to international students and UK postgraduate students* are subject to an annual increase of a maximum of 5% or the Consumer Prices Index (CPI), whichever is higher.
*Some designated postgraduate courses are regulated by the UK government – the annual fee increase for eligible UK / Home students on these designated courses will not exceed the UK government’s regulated tuition fee limit set for the relevant academic year.
Provider information
University of Brighton
Mithras House
Lewes Road
Brighton
BN2 4AT