Study social sciences - whether your interests are in crime and the criminal justice system, social disparity and cultural diversity, or the effects of policy on society. Gain the quantitative and qualitative skills to conduct your own research.
Using real-life case studies and research evidence, you'll debate complex social questions addressing injustice and inequality. We'll introduce you to core ideas from sociology, social policy and criminology, with further opportunities to learn about related topics and subjects outside social science. Improve your sociological and criminological expertise with an overseas placement and get involved with social impact initiatives. Our joint degrees in psychology and criminology, and philosophy and sociology give you the chance to study 2 subjects together.
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Sociology, social policy and criminology courses
Choose from a wide range of degrees in sociology, social policy, and criminology.
I help students access the support we offer to help them achieve their potential. One aspect of this has been to try and normalise and destigmatise discussing mental health.
I use innovative teaching methods such as TikTok, video games, meme analysis, podcasts, documentaries, and role playing in my lectures and tutorials, specifically to cater to neurodiversity.
When teaching students about criminal behaviour I provide examples from my work with offenders in prisons and psychiatric hospitals which helps them link criminological and psychological theories with real-world practice.
