Bachelor of Arts [B.A] [Criminology and Sociology] From Edge Hill University

You will study social trends and investigate sociological developments and phenomena in cultural, political and historical contexts, achieved through a focus on the social structures, institutions, orthodoxies, processes, organisations and groups we live our lives within. If you want to gain expertise in the inter-related fields of criminology and sociology, keeping your options open for a wide range of potential careers, then this degree is for you. You will graduate equipped with a variety of transferable skills appropriate to reporting, presenting and working effectively on an individual and collaborative basis.

Engage in the study of crime, its causes and the role and function of the criminal justice system and gain a sociological perspective or how society works and changes.

Career Prospects

Typical careers for Criminology and Sociology graduates include working in education, social work, youth and community work, probation service, youth justice services, criminal justice agencies, care and resettlement of offenders, welfare rights, outreach work with vulnerable groups, and voluntary sector and international aid work. Alternatively, you may wish to progress to further study or research in Criminology or Sociology.