BA (HONS) Criminology and Sociology

at Anglia Ruskin University - Cambridge

TEACHING AND ASSESSMENT

3 years full-time
Year 1

Core modules

• Crime News and Criminology
• Criminal Justice in England and Wales
• Sociology in Action
• Optional modules
• Global Sociology
• Media, Society and Crime
   

Year 2

Core modules

• Making A Difference
• Mobilities and Migration
• Sociology of Education
• Ruskin Module
   

Optional modules

• Violence: Theories and Causes of Crime
• Violence: Realities and Impact of Crime
• Cybercrime and Policing
• Intoxicants and Intoxication
• Globalisation and Security
• Revolving Doors: Punishment and Rehabilitation
• Trials and Errors
• Sociology of Religion
• Sociology of Health Inequalities
• Learning from Work Experience (incorporates work placements)

Year 3

• Undergraduate Major Project
• Race, Racism and Cultural Identity
• Criminology in Policy and Practice
   

Optional modules

• Negotiating Sex and Gender: accounts & accountability
• Comparative and Global Criminal Justice
• Investigative Psychology
• Organised Crime
• Neighbourhood Policing and Community Safety
• Police and Counter-terrorism
• Feminist Debates and Activism
• Concepts of Good and Evil
• Politics and Social Media
• Sexuality and Social Control
• Capitalism, Power and the Discontented
• Sport, Globalisation and International politics
• Politics and Public Service
• Nature and Society
• Youth, Crime and Aggression

Standard entry requirements

Main

• 96 UCAS Tariff points from a minimum of 2 A Levels (or equivalent).
• 3 GCSEs at grade C, or grade 4, or above which must include English Language or English Literature.
• If English is not your first language you will be expected to demonstrate a certificated level of proficiency of at least IELTS 6.0 (Academic level) or equivalent English Language qualification, as recognised by Anglia Ruskin University.
• You may also be accepted to this course with an IELTS 5.5 (Academic level- with no individual score being lower than 5.5) or equivalent English Language qualification as recognised by Anglia Ruskin University, but will then be required to undertake additional compulsory free English language modules in your first year.
   

Alternatives

• UCAS Tariff points acquired from BTEC Level 3 Diplomas are accepted.
• UCAS Tariff points from Access to HE Diplomas are accepted.
• International Baccalaureate Diploma with a minimum of 24 points is accepted.
• UCAS Tariff points from Scottish Advanced Highers are accepted.
• UCAS Tariff points from Scottish Highers are accepted.
• UCAS Tariff points from the Irish Leaving Certificate are accepted.
   

Important additional notes

Our published entry requirements are a guide only and our decision will be based on your overall suitability for the course as well as whether you meet the minimum entry requirements.

Tuition fees for international students (2022/23)
£14,300

International students starting 2022/23 (full-time, per year)
You can pay your tuition fees upfront, in full or in two instalments. We will also ask you for a deposit of £4,000 or a sponsorship letter. Details will be in your offer letter.

Careers

Our Criminology and Sociology degree will equip you with skills in independent, creative, critical and analytical thinking. These are valued in industries as wide-ranging as journalism and the media, business administration and management, health management, the Civil Service, teaching, social care, social research, the police, prison and probation services.

Specialist modules in years 2 and 3 and our excellent links with employers such as Cambridgeshire Police, the National Crime Agency and the Probation Service will help you tailor your degree towards your career goals.

You could also learn more about sociology, develop a specialism or start an exciting career in research with our MA Sociology or MA Criminology. Take advantage of our Alumni Scholarship and get 20% off your fees.