Criminology and sociology Clearing courses

On our BSc (Hons) Criminology degree, you’ll focus on the causes of crime and deviant behaviour and how this affects society. With an emphasis on hands-on learning, you will develop your analytical and critical thinking to explore crime as a social construct and start asking important questions, such as: what are the individual and societal causes of crime?

Interested in the links between social relationships, crime, and justice? Our BSc (Hons) Criminology and Sociology degree explores the nature of human relationships and how they can be influenced by crime and justice. You will study historical and contemporary issues from local and global perspectives. Develop your understanding of key conceptual issues in society, crime, and the criminal justice system. 

Gain a thorough grounding in criminology and counselling on our BSc (Hons) Criminology with Counselling course. These two disciplines are vital to the criminal justice system. By studying them together, you’ll gain a comprehensive understanding of the causes of crime, how to tend to victims of crime, and how to reduce re-offending.  

Criminology studies the process of victimisation, the workings of the criminal justice system, and the techniques for preventing crime. Counselling addresses some of the causes of offending, investigates restorative justice, and explores how to alleviate stress among those who are caught up in the criminal justice system. 

Our foundation degrees are designed to improve your academic skills and confidence, ensuring you grasp the fundamentals before advancing to degree-level study. If you're considering our Criminology degree but need extra preparation, our BSc (Hons) Criminology with Foundation Year is tailored for you. It focuses on key social science topics, preparing you for success on our Criminology degree course. 

On our BSc (Hons) Criminology and Sociology with Foundation Year course, you'll start by studying a foundation year, which will give you the grounding you need for university-level study. Once you complete the foundation year, you'll progress onto our Criminology and Sociology degree course, where you'll study a mix of modules in sociology, criminology, social policy, and social care. This foundation year route is ideal if you are interested in pursuing a degree, but need extra preparation before starting. 

Are you passionate about social change? Do you want to explore theories on crime, victim care, and perpetrator rehabilitation? If you want to study this area but need some extra preparation before diving into university-level studies, our BSc (Hons) Criminology with Counselling with Foundation Year course is perfect for you.  

This foundation year course will strengthen your academic abilities and establish a solid foundation in the subject before you progress further in your studies. 

For decades, sociologists have studied human connections. If you’re interested in tackling difficult issues, such as privacy, social unrest, immigration and sexism, then our BSc (Hons) Sociology course is perfect for you.  

On our sociology Clearing course, you'll benefit from our strong links with local government, social care providers, prisons, courts, charities, community development organisations, and youth organisations, as you explore the impact of key historical and contemporary events. 

If you have a passion for sociology but need extra support before starting degree-level study, our BSc (Hons) Sociology with Foundation Year will help you bridge the gap. During your foundation year, you'll get a grounding in key subjects in the social sciences, so that you can continue to successfully study your degree in Sociology.