BA Sociology and Criminology with Study Abroad
University of Exeter
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Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)

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Streatham Campus

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SEP-25

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4 Years

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Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)

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Streatham Campus

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SEP-26

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4 Years

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Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)

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Streatham Campus

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SEP-25

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4 Years

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OverviewYoull investigate the causes of criminal behaviour as well as its consequences for victims and society as a wholeThe interdisciplinary nature of the programme will give you sociological, historical, political and psychological perspectives for understanding and responding to crime and devianceYoull explore theoretical, empirical and methodological issues associated with sociology and other fields of social research, and develop skill in critical analysisOur broad range of optional ...Read more

Overview

  • Youll investigate the causes of criminal behaviour as well as its consequences for victims and society as a whole
  • The interdisciplinary nature of the programme will give you sociological, historical, political and psychological perspectives for understanding and responding to crime and deviance
  • Youll explore theoretical, empirical and methodological issues associated with sociology and other fields of social research, and develop skill in critical analysis
  • Our broad range of optional modules in your second and third years gives you the flexibility to tailor your degree to your interests and develop specialist knowledge on a range of topics
  • Get ready for your future career by developing a range of transferable skills relevant to a wide range of careers from social research to media and culture and development work

Why Study Abroad?

Living and studying in a different country is an exciting experience that broadens your academic and cultural horizons, as well as giving you the opportunity to widen your circle of friends. Students who have studied abroad demonstrate initiative, independence, motivation and, depending on where they stay, may also have gained a working knowledge of another language – all key qualities that employers are looking for in todays competitive employment environment.

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WUSCA ranking:
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58/101
CUG Subject Ranking
CUG Subject Ranking
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13th
CUG Ranking
CUG Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
14th
What students say
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Lauren
21 Jan 25

The university of Exeter is a wonderful place to study! The facilities are excellent and the amount of spaces to study are second to none especially the library. The teaching..Read more

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Charlotte
12 Dec 24

Beautiful campus! Lots of places to sit and have coffee and lots of study spaces. Great sports..Read more

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Entry requirements

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Scottish Higher:

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Scottish Advanced Higher:

ABB Grades / Points required

Access to HE Diploma:

D:30,M:15 Grades / Points required

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme:

34 Grades / Points required

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016):

DDD Grades / Points required

Excluding General Studies

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Pass the Access to HE Diploma with 30 L3 credits at Distinction Grade and 15 L3 credits at Merit Grade. Please also see our GCSE requirements.

Applicant will be considered with IB 34 or 665 in three Higher Level subjects.

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Tuition fees

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£9,535 per year

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Students from Domestic

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15% of your annual tuition fee to Exeter

£24,700 per year

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Students from EU

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15% of your annual tuition fee to Exeter

£24,700 per year

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Students from International

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15% of your annual tuition fee to Exeter

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University of Exeter
Northcote House Exeter Devon EX4 4QJ United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Exeter Central  0.4 miles away

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