BA (Hons) Sociology and Criminology & Criminal Justice

Course Overview This course offers an integrated exploration of sociology, criminology, and criminal justice, providing a comprehensive understanding of social structures and their impact on crime and societal responses. You will examine everything from individual daily interactions to large-scale institutions and global processes, gaining critical insight into your own social world. The curriculum equips you to analyze the causes of crime and evaluate the entire criminal justice system, from policing to imprisonment. Key Program Highlights Examines the relationship between social structures, individual behavior, and identity Explores theories of crime, victimization, and deviance from a sociological perspective Analyzes the full spectrum of criminal justice responses, from informal social control to formal legislation Investigates the practical workings of the criminal justice system, including policing, courts, and corrections Develops critical thinking skills to understand complex social problems and their potential solutions