Criminology and Sociology - BA (Hons)

Abertay University

**This thought-provoking Criminology and Sociology degree teaches you to think critically about crime and how how people engage and interact with the world. This thought-provoking degree covers everything from addiction and criminalisation to human rights and climate change.**You’ll be at the forefront of the critical social debates defining the 21st century, learning how crime is defined, controlled and regulated in modern society. External speakers form a key part of the course. There’s a work placement option, giving you valuable work experience and networking opportunities. Plus you’ll develop a strong grounding in research methods.Criminology and Sociology is a flexible degree. For the first two years, everyone studies the same curriculum. In years three and four our academics help you explore areas such as: - Gender, crime and victimology. - Race and ethnicity. - The process of criminalisation. - Human rights and politics. After the first two years of study, you can choose to specialise in other areas or carry on studying this pathway.You will receive a strong grounding in theory and research methods, along with training in specialist data-analysis software. This degree equips you to succeed in developing your critical thinking skills and enhancing your employability, opening up a wide variety of career options. Our Criminology degree scored **85% for Teaching and Learning Resources** in the 2020 National Student Survey.

Faculty of Social and Applied Sciences