Sociology and Criminology
University of the Highlands and Islands (UHI)
UCAS Code: L30C | Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
University of the Highlands and Islands (UHI)
UCAS Code: L30C | Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
Entry requirements
A level
At least two should be from the list of relevant academic subjects: English, History, Geography, Modern Studies, Politics, Sociology, Economics, Psychology, Philosophy, Religious, Moral and Philosophical Studies, Religious Education, Media Studies, Language subjects, Maths, Classical Studies, Sciences subjects (Human Biology and Biology will be counted as 2 separate subjects)
Scottish Higher
At least two should be from the list of relevant academic subjects: English, History, Geography, Modern Studies, Politics, Sociology, Economics, Psychology, Philosophy, Religious, Moral and Philosophical Studies, Religious Education, Media Studies, Language subjects, Maths, Classical Studies, Sciences subjects (Human Biology and Biology will be counted as 2 separate subjects)
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About this course
How curious are you about crime, why it happens and what we are doing to prevent it? Are you observing the changing world around you and wondering about the impact it's having on society and human behaviour?
If you are interested in studying crime and society, then the BA (Hons) Sociology and Criminology degree will give you a solid grounding in both disciplines. The course offers students the opportunity to study a wide range of sociological and criminological themes and topics across a broad sweep of modules, emphasising the value of empirical and theoretical approaches. This is achieved by exploring the changing nature of the social world and of crime, and addressing the social, political, historical and individual forces behind such changes.
The context for both subjects is local, national and global perspectives, looking at their similarities and differences. There is strong emphasis on research methods which will give you the skills necessary to carry out independent research for your future career, including your dissertation in the fourth year.
In the first and second years, you will follow a traditional broad approach to the study of sociology and criminology. In years three and four, you will examine in-depth particular areas of sociology and criminology, allowing you to study specific topics and themes which reflect staff research specialisms (including cybercrime and the networked society). Each year, you will build on your analytical and research abilities through the core research methods modules.
The degree also offers the opportunity to study other Humanities subjects such as history, literature, archaeology, politics, and theology.
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**Please note this course is delivered entirely online and available to study from anywhere in the world. Applicants outwith Scotland including International, should apply to the UHI Perth study location.**
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