16Aug
UndergraduateThis course is available in Clearing. If you have submitted an application, you can add this course. If you haven’t sent us an application yet, you can do this until 25th September 2024.
Bournemouth University has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.
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Course summary
Shining a spotlight on criminology from a sociological perspective, find out whether some people are more likely to commit crime or be a victim of crime and discover what social factors can drive a person in a criminal direction. If you are interested into exploring behaviour and backgrounds of criminals, finding out whether one type of person is more likely to commit crime than another, or perhaps discovering what drives a person in a criminal direction, then this is the course for you! Shining a spotlight on criminology from a sociological perspective, this BA gives you the sophisticated knowledge and analytical skillset needed to break into the public and social sectors, as well as the criminal justice system. Taught by academic experts and specialist guest speakers, you’ll get to grips with advanced theory, tackling an assortment of hot topics such as trafficking, migration, terrorism, and many other eye-opening components. Additionally, you’ll garner industry experience during either a 30-week or 20-day placement. In your final year you’ll get the chance to develop your own piece of research, in the form of a final year dissertation. Why study BA (Hons) Sociology and Criminology at BU?
- Tackle hot topics such as social exclusion, human trafficking, terrorism, penology, policing, victimology, and many other eye-opening components
- This course will give you the sophisticated knowledge and analytical skillset needed for breaking into the public and social sectors
- Choose from either a 30-week ‘sandwich’ placement, or a shorter four-week placement – crucial for enhancing your employability
- Develop your own piece of research based on a topic that interests you, or aligns itself with your future career or study plans, in your final year dissertation
- Learn from research-active social scientists in fields including society and social formation, social anthropology, criminology, cultural diversity and social welfare.
- Be career ready - within fifteen months of graduating 93% of students were in work or further study.
Modules
Year 1: Introduction to Social Theory, Introduction to Social Research, Key Themes & Perspectives in Criminology, Introduction to Criminology Theory, Social Inequality & Exclusion and Crime & the Criminal Justice System.
How to apply
31Jan
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
- Year 2
- Year 3
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff - 104 - 120 points
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - DMM
Access to HE Diploma
Scottish Higher
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - D*D
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Foundation Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate (first teaching from September 2016)
Pearson BTEC 90-Credit Diploma (QCF)
Pearson BTEC Subsidiary Diploma (QCF)
Scottish Advanced Higher
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (first teaching September 2015)
Extended Project
GCSE/National 4/National 5
OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma
OCR Cambridge Technical Subsidiary Diploma
OCR Cambridge Technical Introductory Diploma
T Level - M
AccessBU: AccessBU provides you with the opportunity to tell us about your circumstances that are not always evident in your UCAS application. This widening access initiative also considers relevant criteria such as being in care or if you live in an area with a low participation rate in Higher Education - if you are eligible, your offer could be up to 16 UCAS tariff points below the published tariff. Apprenticeships: We recognise the transferable knowledge and skills gained through apprenticeships and welcome applications from students with a Level 3 Advanced Apprenticeship recognised by the Institute for Apprenticeships. Each application will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Deferred entry: We are happy to consider eligible applicants for deferred entry. If you have already submitted your application, please submit your deferral request through our website. Direct entry: We welcome applications from students who have previously studied at degree level at other institutions and wish to transfer onto a BU course. Our Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) procedure enables credit awarded from one institution to contribute to a BU award, subject to an application process. Please visit our RPL webpage for more information. Mature applicants: We recognise that mature applicants may have a wealth of experience rather than formal qualifications, so we’ll consider your application on these merits if included in your application. You’ll need to apply to BU in the usual way through UCAS and you may be invited to an interview to discuss your suitability for the course based on the experience you tell us about in your application.
English language requirements
| Test | Grade | Additional details |
|---|---|---|
| IELTS (Academic) | 6 | IELTS (Academic) 6.0 with a minimum of 6.0 in reading or writing and 5.5 in all other components, or equivalent. |
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| England | £9250 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £9250 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £9250 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £9250 | Year 1 |
| Channel Islands | £9250 | Year 1 |
| Republic of Ireland | £9250 | Year 1 |
| EU | £17800 | Year 1 |
| International | £17800 | 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
All fees are quoted in pounds sterling and are per year. Your tuition fees will be the same for each year of your course. Fees during your placement year (if applicable): £1,850.
Visit Bournemouth University's website for full details.
Provider information
Bournemouth University
Talbot Campus
Fern Barrow
Poole
BH12 5BB
Clearing contact details
Make an enquiryFuture Students Enquiry Team
+44 (0)1202 966777
Additional information
From Thursday 4 July: Lines are open Monday-Friday, 09:00-16:30. Thursday 15 August: Lines are open 07:00-20:00. Friday 16 August: Lines are open 08:00-18:00. Saturday 17 and Sunday 18 August: Lines are open 10:00-15:00. From Monday 19 August: Lines are open Monday-Friday, 09:00-16:30.
Course contact details
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