Criminology and Sociology (joint honours)

BA (Hons) or BSc (Hons)

Key facts

Start dates

September 2023 / September 2024

Course length

Full time: 3 years

Part time: up to 6 years

Location

Headington

Department

School of Social Sciences
School of History, Philosophy and Culture

Overview

Are you fascinated by how humans interact with each other? Would you like to understand how key social issues – like knife crime or drug use – impact people and society?

Studying Criminology and Sociology Joint Honours means you’ll build a deep understanding of human behaviour. You’ll learn about social differences – like gender, race and sexuality. And you’ll examine societal systems – like policing and criminal justice. You’ll explore the root causes of criminal behaviour, and determine how this impacts our society.

You’ll graduate ready to launch a career in social justice, crime prevention, or even government policy. And you’ll be equipped to step into fields like:

  • social work
  • criminal justice
  • education
  • charity work
  • local government

Specific entry requirements