Criminology and Sociology
Explore how society works and the impact of crime
Criminology and Sociology
Explore how society works and the impact of crime
Top 25
Ranked 21st out of 121 universities in the UK
The Guardian University Guide 2022
12th
in the UK for overall average positivity for Sociology
National Student Survey 2023
7th
in the UK for our teaching quality
The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2023
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Study innovative approaches to criminology
Degrees accredited by The British Psychological Society
Criminology and Sociology Courses
Tackle important questions about the complex nature of human society, criminal behaviour and the world we live in
The twenty-first century has been a period of fast-moving change – our degrees explore the conflicts, confusion and challenges on the world around us
Select a learning level
- All
- Undergraduate
- Foundation Options
BSc (Hons) Criminology
3 years full-time
Bishop Otter Campus (Chichester)
L370
- Explore who commits crimes and whyÂ
- Understand the law and judiciary system
- Learn to handle data and predict criminal behaviour
- Gain career insights from working professionals
BA (Hons) Sociology
3 years full-time
Bishop Otter Campus (Chichester)
L300
- Explore how the world works, why it works, and how it could change
- Study topics including gender, ethnicity, disability, poverty, and social justice
- Develop your own critical thinking, research, and analysis skills
- Learn in smaller class sizes for better learning and support
BA (Hons) Sociology with Criminology
3 years full-time
Bishop Otter Campus (Chichester)
L390
- Explore how the world works, why it works, and its relationship with crime and punishment.
- Consider a wide range of thought-provoking topics in both national and international contexts.
- Develop your own critical thinking, research, and analysis skills that you can apply to a range of future careers.
- Learn in smaller classes that allow our expert teaching staff to really get to know you and your needs.
BSc (Hons) Criminology and Forensic Psychology
3 years Full Time
Bishop Otter Campus (Chichester)
C8M9
- Apply psychological theory to the study of the causes and consequences of crime
- Accredited by the British Psychological Society (BPS)
- Learn from our team of research-active lecturers
- Prepare for a career in the prison service, rehabilitation units, a secure hospital or with social services
BSc (Hons) Criminology with Integrated Foundation Year
4 years full-time
Bishop Otter Campus (Chichester)
L376
- Build your academic skills on an initial foundation year
- Explore who commits crimes and why
- Understand the law and judiciary system
- Learn to handle data and predict criminal behaviour
- Gain career insights from working professionals
BA (Hons) Sociology with Integrated Foundation Year
4 years full-time
Bishop Otter Campus (Chichester)
L306
- Build your academic skills on an initial foundation year
- Explore how the world works, why it works, and how it could change
- Study topics including gender, ethnicity, disability, poverty, and social justice
- Develop your own critical thinking, research, and analysis skills
- Smaller classes sizes for better individual support
BA (Hons) Sociology with Criminology with Integrated Foundation Year
4 years full-time
Bishop Otter Campus (Chichester)
L396
- Build your academic skills on an initial foundation year
- Explore how the world works, why it works, and its relationship with crime and punishment.
- Consider a wide range of thought-provoking topics in both national and international contexts.
- Develop your own critical thinking, research, and analysis skills that you can apply to a range of future careers.
- Learn in smaller classes that allow our expert teaching staff to really get to know you and your needs.
LLB (Hons) Law with Criminology with Integrated Foundation Year
4 years full-time
Bishop Otter Campus (Chichester)
ML26
- Build your academic skills on an initial foundation year
- Learn the seven core foundations of legal knowledge
- Explore the psychology of criminals and crime
- Strong links to employers and organisations within the profession
- Smaller classes sizes for better individual support
LLB (Hons) Law with Criminology
3 years full-time
Bishop Otter Campus (Chichester)
ML13
- Learn the seven core foundations of legal knowledge
- Explore the psychology of criminals and crime
- Strong links to employers and organisations within the profession
- Smaller class sizes for better learning
Cutting edge equipment
Graduate with practical experience and use industry standard equipment
You will have access to:
- Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation - to measure brain activity.
- NIRScout - a cutting edge 3D scalable neuroimaging platform with a dedicated ultra-high-density near-infrared spectroscopy system which measures changes in the cerebral cortex
- aLIAS - an affective immersive emotional Virtual Reality stimuli package which allows researchers to create ‘different worlds’
- Psychophysiological Equipment - heart rate, cortical processes, muscle activation
- Eye tracking equipment - shifts in visual attention, attentional retraining
- Interview and Observation Suite
- Specialist advanced research software: Biopac, Qualtrics, Noldus Observer XT, E-prime, Superlab, Nvivo and Inquisit
Gain real work experience
Complete work experience or placements throughout your study
Create a bridge into professional careers or further postgraduate training and undertake work placements during your studies to enhance your learning and experience.
Expert teaching staff
Be taught by staff with real world experience
Co-Director of the Institute of Education, Health and Social Sciences
Chris began his career in community work after a spell in youth work and residential child care.
Programme Coordinator for BSc Criminology, Lecturer in Criminology and Forensic Psychology
Stephanie has experience of working for the NHS, and the charity sector (Down Syndrome Education International).
Professor of Neuropsychology and Neuroscience; Co-Director of the Institute of Education, Social and Life Sciences
Antonina is a Chartered psychologist and an Associate Fellow of the British Psychological Society as well as a Fellow of the Higher Education Academy.
Personalised teaching
Learn from lectures who know you by name
You won’t get lost in the crowd at Chichester. With classes of up to 30 people, you will grow and be supported by your academic advisors and lecturers.
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