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Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
Criminology with Sociology
University of Winchester
Entry requirements
Here's what you will need to get a place on the Criminology with Sociology course at University of Winchester.
Course summary
What this course is about
UCAS code: L390
Here's what University of Winchester says about its Criminology with Sociology course.
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Become proficient at using both sociological and criminological approaches to solve complex problems in real casework on cold cases and case reviews
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Consider in-depth many aspects of human experience, including the sociology of deviance, social activism, and the context of crime
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Learn from a teaching team with wide ranging practitioner experience offering genuine insight into the criminal justice system
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Benefit from interactive and practical teaching approaches that bring theory and practice to life
Criminology has never been concerned solely with crime. Criminologists have always wanted to define the nature of crime and explain its social causes. Although you learn a lot about both criminology and sociology on our joint honours programme, the unique value of its interdisciplinary approach is that it provides deeper insights into the nature and origin of crime.
Over three years, you learn to apply both sociological and criminological theories to complex problems. You learn about the relationship of social inequalities and divisions to crime and deviance, and analyse the best ways to control crime. These might include new policing methods, but also potential changes to housing, welfare and education policies. Or it might mean developing new strategies for the work of the prison and probation services.
The interdisciplinary approach makes this degree suitable for many professions. You acquire sharp research and analytical skills and a broad social scientific base from which to explore a range of job opportunities.
Source: University of Winchester
Course details
Qualification
Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
Department
Department of Applied Criminology and Forensic Studies
Location
Main Site | Winchester
Duration
3 Years
Study mode
Full-time
Subjects
• Criminology
• Sociology
Start date
21 September 2026
Application deadline
14 January 2026
The modules you will study
Please see the single honours course pages for modular structure.
University of Winchester reviews
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1st year student
Social life is not very goodrnCourse is good and lecturers are helpful
1 year ago
3rd year student
They seem to care a lot about societies but the uni is also in massive debt so canu2019t afford to put much money into them. Lots of events held by the SU, I donu2019t go so unsure how much attention they get. The SU shop stocks a fair amount of food and drinks as well as uni clothing but again itu2...
1 year ago
3rd year student
One campus club which isnu2019t too bad but no where else to go for a club. Some bars and pubs in town but are expensive. Most students go to Southampton for clubbing nights.
1 year ago
3rd year student
A very expensive city coming from someone who lives in London when Iu2019m off of uni. Food on campus is expensive, drinks at the campus club are expensive, the town has nothing to do and very few shops tailored towards students (only Primark and maybe TKMaxx, now a new sports direct) so students te...
1 year ago
3rd year student
Never needed support in most aspects but I hadnu2019t heard great things about their mental health support from some people saying they can be quite dismissive so I went to my GP instead. Support from lecturers is easily accessible in the form of tutorials
1 year ago
3rd year student
Lots of different teaching buildings which are in pretty good shape. Two libraries stacked with books and a decent amount of space to sit. A few food places which arenu2019t too bad food wise but do like to bump up the price which, for a university of poor students, is just plain stupid. No sports f...
1 year ago
National Student Survey (NSS) scores
The NSS is an annual survey where final-year students are asked to rate different aspects of their course and university experience.
Here you can see ratings from University of Winchester students who took the Criminology with Sociology course - or another course in the same subject area.
Select an option to see a detailed breakdown
Teaching on my course
81%
low
Teaching on my course
81%
low
How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?
87%
med
How good are teaching staff at explaining things?
86%
low
How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?
79%
med
How often is the course intellectually stimulating?
74%
low
Learning opportunities
80%
low
Learning opportunities
80%
low
To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?
81%
low
How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?
86%
med
How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?
81%
med
To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?
80%
low
To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?
72%
low
Assessment and feedback
81%
med
Assessment and feedback
81%
med
How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?
78%
low
How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?
84%
med
How often does feedback help you to improve your work?
75%
med
How often have you received assessment feedback on time?
95%
high
How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?
76%
med
Academic support
85%
med
Academic support
85%
med
How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?
89%
med
How well have teaching staff supported your learning?
81%
low
Organisation and management
80%
med
Organisation and management
80%
med
How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?
75%
med
How well organised is your course?
86%
med
Learning resources
82%
low
Learning resources
82%
low
How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?
83%
med
How well have the library resources (e.g., books, online services and learning spaces) supported your learning?
82%
low
How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?
81%
low
Student voice
72%
med
Student voice
72%
med
How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?
60%
med
To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?
78%
med
To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?
78%
med
How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?
69%
low
Other NSS questions
Other NSS questions
During your studies, how free did you feel to express your ideas, opinions, and beliefs?
82%
low
How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?
72%
low
Student information
See who's studying at University of Winchester. These students are taking Criminology with Sociology or another course from the same subject area.
| Most popular A-levels studied | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Subject | Grade | |||||
| Psychology | D | |||||
| Sociology | C | |||||
| History | D | |||||
| Law | D | |||||
| Biology | C | |||||
Graduate prospects
What graduates do next
Facts and figures about University of Winchester graduates who took Criminology with Sociology - or another course in the same subject area.
Graduate statistics
45%
In a job where degree was essential or beneficial
52%
Say it fits with future plans
34%
Are utilising studies
Top job areas
12%
Administrative occupations
12%
Business and public service associate professionals
11%
Welfare and housing associate professionals
8%
Sales occupations
Graduate statistics percentages are determined 15 months after a student graduates
Earnings after graduation
Earnings from University of Winchester graduates who took Criminology with Sociology - or another course in the same subject area.
Earnings
£20.8k
First year after graduation
£25.7k
Third year after graduation
£27k
Fifth year after graduation
Shown here are the median earnings of graduates at one, three and five years after they completed a course related to Criminology with Sociology.
Note: this data only looks at employees (and not those who are self-employed or also studying) and covers a broad sample of graduates and the various paths they've taken, which might not always be a direct result of their degree
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