BSc Criminology and Criminal J - University of R

It emphasizes diversity, human rights, and personal and professional development. Students can choose a one-year paid work placement to gain practical experience, and the program is recognized as top modern university in London for Sociology and Silver in the 2023 Teaching Excellence Framework.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

Gain insight into the global issues we face in modern society at Roehampton. Sociology is about exploring the building blocks of society. It’s the study of the connections that bind us together: families, organisations and social groups. The study of Criminology explores people’s motivations behind criminal behavior and modern methods for counteracting crime in society.

Outline:

Year 1

Compulsory Modules:
Introduction to Criminal Justice
Criminological Theories
Youth Crime and Justice
Introduction to Sociology
Sociological Activism and Social Justice
Global Sociology

Year 2

Compulsory Modules:
Criminological Imagination
The Sociological Imagination
Professional Practice in Social Sciences
Adventures in Research
Optional Modules:
Crimes of the Powerful
Media in Contemporary Society
Sociology and Anthropology of Human Rights
Race, Ethnicity and Criminal Justice
Victims and Crime
Punishment, Justice and Control
Policing and Criminal Justice
Living Identities: Intimacy and Diversity

Placement Year

Work Placement Year:

Year 3

Required Module Choice:
Independent Study: Special Ethnographic Project (40 credits)
Independent Study: Dissertation
Optional Modules:
Placement Learning in Criminology
Drug Use and Policy
Family Criminology
Crime, Culture and the City
Global Disorder
Active Citizenship
Digital Society
International Criminal Justice
Cybercrime
Gender, Sexuality and Social Change

Foundation Year

Core Modules (all programmes):
Communication for Academic Purposes 1
Communication for Academic Purposes 2
Academic Inquiry and Exploration
Business (all Business programmes, except Accounting, with Sports Management):
Business Essentials: Introduction
Business Essentials: Advanced
Computing (Computer Science, Cyber Security, Software Engineering, Web Design and Development):
Digital Literacy
Computational Thinking
Education (Early Childhood Studies, Education Practice):
Education Essentials: Learning and Development
Education Essentials: Institutions, Policy and Practice
Humanities and Social Sciences (Criminology and Criminal Justice, Criminology and Policing, English Literature, History, History and Politics, Philosophy, Religion and Ethics, Sociology):
Invitation to Social Sciences
Crime, Law and Society
Law (LLB Law):
Crime, Law and Society
Introduction to Law and Legal Skills
Life and Health Sciences (Biological Sciences, Nutrition and Health, Sport and Exercise Sciences, Zoology):
Introduction to Human Physiology
Scientific Thinking and Techniques
Media (Digital Design, Digital Media, Film Production, Journalism, Media and Communications):
Media Practice
Media Practice Advanced
Psychology (Psychology, Psychology and Education Practice):
Introduction to Psychology
Scientific Thinking in Psychology

Teaching:

You will be offered a hybrid learning experience combining online activities which complement campus delivery including seminars, workshops and field trips. Students are taught by an experienced team, with extensive criminal justice experience. The programme will focus on developing students as professionals and provide opportunities to develop personal and professional skills including critical evaluation, self-management, digital literacy competencies and social, cultural and civic awareness. With a commitment to inclusivity and accessibility, all students will have a range of opportunities to flourish through a diverse curriculum and use of authentic assessments to cater for a range of learning approaches.

Careers:

This programme opens the door to working in many different areas that shape society. This degree is the ideal launchpad for careers in:

Police force
Prison and probation service
The Ministry of Justice
Wider criminal justice system
Opportunities in Charity Sector and Advocacy Organisations

Other:

Through close links with criminal justice agencies locally and globally, students have unique opportunities to engage with experts in the sector, gaining valuable work experience and connections for future careers or postgraduate study. Sociology not only examines societal issues but also equips students with skills and confidence to engage in societal debates and contribute positively to the world. The programme emphasises diversity, human rights, and fostering an appreciation for different viewpoints, promoting personal and professional development. This course offers all students the option of a one-year paid work placement, to boost your employability even further. If you choose this route, you will take the placement following year two of your course, and then return to complete your degree. Why take a placement? A placement year is the perfect opportunity to gain valuable work experience, to build on the career skills we will teach you on this degree. The connections you make on the placement will improve your career prospects further, and equip you with the skills you need to secure graduate-level employment. How we support you They will work closely with you from the start, helping you research potential employers, discover placement opportunities, create and pitch your CV, and will coach you to perform well in interviews. We understand that your plans might change once you start your programme. If you decide not to do a placement, you will have the option of completing the three year version of your programme. This course is offered as a degree with foundation year – a four-year programme which provides an additional foundation year at the beginning of the degree, that will give you academic and practical experience, as well as the skills you need to ensure you are equipped to successfully complete your chosen degree. £2,000 Foundation Scholarships for all home students Top modern university in London in Sociology (Complete University Guide 2025) Silver in the 2023 Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF)

1 modern university in the UK for Research

Research Excellence Framework

BSc Criminology and Criminal Justice and Sociology

Program Overview