Solent University (QA)

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Criminology and Sociology

Study detals

Course type: Undergraduate Degree: Bachelor in Criminology and Sociology Study mode: Full time Duration : 36 Month

Requirements

Entry requirements

1. For International YR1

Certificate of Completed Secondary Education

English language Requirements

Academic IELTS/ QA Free test 5.5 overall (5.5 min in a component)

2. For Undergraduate
Completed foundation OR international year 1 OR 1st Year's Bachelor's transcript from a Georgian university

English language Requirements
Academic IELTS/ QA Free test 6.0 overall (5.5 min in a component)

Speciality

You are obliged to pay 50% of your fees before enrolment on your course.

Additional information

The course is informed by and regularly updated to incorporate current industry thinking, with lecturing staff who have connections and ongoing practice within the sector – ensuring what you study is current, relevant and practically linked to real-world developments and issues.

The curriculum includes key areas of criminology and sociology, you’ll study subjects such as; crime; social behaviours; media, social inequalities, migration and race and ethnicity. You’ll develop scientific approaches to researching key issues, applying concepts from sociology and criminology. You’ll also develop a range of key skills which will help you become analytical and enable problem solving. You’ll become an excellent communicator with a good understanding of empathy. These skills will provide useful tools for a range of careers in healthcare, public sector, leadership, law enforcement, finance, research and IT.

This degree emphasises the practical application of criminology and sociology, with real-world assessments integrated throughout. In sociology and criminology modules you’ll reflect on real issues such as community empowerment, justice, and, applied sociology. You’ll develop knowledge and skills to become competent in critically understanding justice, crime, social issues and equity.

To reflect the wide range of careers that are open to graduates, the course can be tailored with optional modules that suit your specific ambitions.

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