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BA CRIMINOLOGY & SOCIOLOGY
BA (Hons)
CRIMINOLOGY & SOCIOLOGY
This programme explores society from every angle, covering family, social
inequalities, crime, and forensic psychology. The degree develops your critical
understanding of human behaviour, social organisation and crime, engaging
with topics such as criminology theories, sociological imagination, power,
control and resistance. You’ll be at the forefront of contemporary social debates,
including crime, addiction, and violence against women and girls. Teaching
combines theory, research methods and guest lectures. (subject to re-validation)
What Can I Do When I Finish?
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Criminal Justice Officer
Police Officer or Police Staff
Probation Assistant
Prison Officer
Youth Worker
Social Researcher
Community Support Practitioner
Entry Requirements
UCAS Points
GCSEs
Additional Requirements
Minimum of 80
Maths and English
at Grade 4/C or
above (or Level 2
Functional Skills).
Mature students with relevant life or
employment experience will also be
considered. Experience working in the
public sector is advantageous but not
essential.
Achieved through
A-Levels, Level 3
Diplomas or Certificates,
or an Access to
HE qualification.
Equivalent international
qualifications will also be
considered.
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Applicants will be considered for latter
stages of the programme (eg. direct
entry onto Year 2 or Year 3 of the
programme) where they can evidence
prior university-level study in this
discipline, for example a Certificate/
Diploma of Higher Education or a
Foundation Degree in a related subject.
Level: 6
Bachelor of Arts with Honours
Location:
Bishop Auckland College
Time:
3 Years
to apply visit bacoll.ac.uk
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