Criminology and Sociology BA (Hons) degree course

Program Overview

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This Criminology program explores contemporary issues in crime and justice, with a focus on England and Wales. Students engage in a diverse range of modules, including cybercrime, youth work, and organized crime. Assessment methods include essays, presentations, and a major project, preparing graduates for careers in fields such as journalism, social care, and law enforcement.

Program Outline

Outline:

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Year 1

• Introduction to Contemporary Issues in Criminology
• Criminal Justice in England and Wales
• Sociology in Action
• Media, Society and Crime
• Global Affairs

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Year 2

• Making A Difference
• Mobilities and Migration
• Sociology of Education
• Ruskin Module (15 credits)
• Cybercrime and Policing
• Intoxicants and Intoxication
• Revolving Doors: Punishment and Rehabilitation
• Sociology of Religion
• Sociology of Health Inequalities
• Violence and Confrontation
• Violence, Gender and Victimisation
• Lessons Learned: Inquests, Tribunals and Truth
• Dark Web Policing and Control
• Hanging, Prisons and Community Service: Crime and Punishment in Britain throughout the Ages
• Introduction to Youth Work and Safeguarding
• Anglia Language Programme

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Year 3

• Undergraduate Major Project
• Race, Racism and Ethnic Identity
• Criminology and Policing in Policy and Practice
• Comparative and Global Criminal Justice
• Investigative Psychology
• Organised Crime
• Police and Counter-terrorism
• Feminist Debates and Activism
• Concepts of Good and Evil
• Sexuality and Social Control
• Environment, Nature and Society
• Youth, Crime and Aggression
• Exploitation, Trafficking and Sexual Violence
• Politics and Social Media
• Sport, Globalisation and International politics
• Anglia Language Programme

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Assessment:

• Case studies
• Presentations
• Essays
• Patchwork texts (short pieces of writing, or ‘patches’, built up week-by-week)
• Portfolios
• Poster presentations
• Data analysis exercises
• Exams
• Group projects
• Individual Major Project

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Teaching:

• Face-to-face campus teaching
• Online learning systems

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Careers:

• Journalism and the media
• Business administration and management
• Health management
• Civil Service
• Teaching
• Social care
• Social research
• Police
• Prison and probation services

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Tuition Fees and Payment Information:

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UK students starting 2023/24 (full-time, per year)

• £9,250

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International students starting 2023/24 (full-time, per year)

• £15,000

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UK students starting 2024/25 (full-time, per year)

• £9,250

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International students starting 2024/25 (full-time, per year)

• £15,900

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Payment:

• You can pay your fees upfront, in full or in two instalments.
• We will ask for a deposit of £4,000 or a sponsorship letter.