Course summary
Enrich your study of criminology by exploring the sociological factors that give rise to crime. You could choose to enhance your employability with a placement. Develop your critical analytical and interpretive skills and forge a deeper sociological understanding of the world around you. As part of this course, you’ll:
- Learn to understand the complex social conditions that drive people to commit crime and how that expert knowledge can enhance your study of criminology
- Critically analyse and challenge responses to crime in order to help shape a better society
- Study a variety of topics such as modern theories of sociology and criminology, exploring issues such as youth crime, social exclusion and how the media shapes our perceptions of crime
- Choose your own area of investigation when researching and writing your dissertation
- 100% of students on BA (Hons) Sociology & Criminology were positive about the availability of specialist facilities*
- Study abroad option
- Work placement opportunities available
- Guest lectures
Modules
Year 1 Core Modules:
- Criminological Theory
- Doing Sociology in Leeds
- Sociology, Capitalism & Modernity
- Criminal Justice Issues
- Researching Society
- Criminological Intersections
- Inequalities of Class & Culture
- Modern Social Theory
- Exploring Social Research
- Crime & Deviance in Society
- Dissertation
- Contemporary Society & Social Futures
How to apply
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
Please select a course option – you will then see the application code you need to use to apply for the course.
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff - 72 points
Student Outcomes
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
England | £9250 | Year 1 |
Northern Ireland | £9250 | Year 1 |
Scotland | £9250 | Year 1 |
Wales | £9250 | 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
Provider information
Leeds Beckett University
City Campus
Leeds
LS1 3HE
Clearing contact details
Admissions Enquiries
0113 812 3113
Additional information
0900 hrs - 1700 hrs Monday to Friday