Criminology and Sociology (BSc Hons - Single)

Year of entry
2012


UCAS code:

ML93

Duration:

F/T 3 years, P/T 4-6 years

Start (Year of entry):

2012

F/T or P/T:

F/T and P/T

CAMPUS

City campus: Calcutta House

COST

Full-time
UK and EU students: £6,100
International students: £10,000

 

Part-time (per 30 credit module)
UK and EU students: £1,525



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Overview

This course brings together these two disciplines to focus on the problem of crime and its relationship to the wider social structure and social change. It provides a theoretical grounding, exploring and analysing the apparatuses of social control, the relationship between the individual and society and a range of social divisions. Whilst providing you with the methodological skills you need, this course also offers a stimulating environment for those who want to work within the police, the probation service, the justice system, journalism, social research and the public services.

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Course contents

Three levels, each of 120 credits.

Level 1 topics include:

  • Introduction to Criminological Theory
  • The Criminal Justice System
  • Social Research Methods
  • Social Problems

Level 2 topics include:

  • Crime in Context
  • Perspectives on Policing
  • Society and the Individual
  • Interactive Research Methods
  • Youth Crime and Violence

Level 3 topics include:

  • Justice, Punishment and Society
  • Crime Control
  • The Criminology of Pleasure
  • Contemporary Social Theory
  • Research Design and Analysis

Assessment

You are assessed via essays, seen and unseen examinations and a final dissertation.

Careers

Successful completion of this course offers improved career opportunities in the Criminal Justice System and social research. The programme is also excellent preparation for further research or study.

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Applying and entry

Sept full-time: apply through UCAS
Sept part-time, Feb 2013 full/part-time: apply direct to the University - contact Admissions for an application form.

Entry requirements

In addition to the University's standard entry requirements, you should have GCSE English and Mathematics at grade C or above, or Higher Diploma (or equivalent), plus at least 260 UCAS points.

Further information

Please contact the Admissions Office:
Tel: +44(0)20 7133 4202
Fax: +44(0)20 7133 2677
Email: admissions@londonmet.ac.uk
or for further academic questions, contact d.silverstone@londonmet.ac.uk