Criminology and Sociology BSc (Hons)
University of Surrey
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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)

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Stag Hill

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SEP-25

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3 Years

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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)

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SEP-25

Duration

3 Years

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Course info

**Why choose this course**On our BSc Criminology and Sociology course, you’ll explore fascinating topics surrounding:• The cause and effect of criminal actions• The form and outcome of social disorders• The criminal justice system• Policing• The relationship between behaviours and punishments.Our award-winning Professional Training placements prepare students for roles in industry.**What you will study**This course will develop your understanding of the concepts, theories and principles of both ...Read more


Why choose this course

On our BSc Criminology and Sociology course, you’ll explore fascinating topics surrounding:
• The cause and effect of criminal actions
• The form and outcome of social disorders
• The criminal justice system
• Policing
• The relationship between behaviours and punishments.Our award-winning Professional Training placements prepare students for roles in industry.


What you will study

This course will develop your understanding of the concepts, theories and principles of both criminology and sociology. You’ll also learn how they apply to a range of areas.We’ll help you to develop your practical and analytical skills in addressing contemporary criminological and sociological problems. You’ll master the methods and analytical tools required to conduct and evaluate research on contemporary problems relating to crime, deviance and social control.From the second year, you’ll also be able to choose from a variety of different modules, such as hate crime and cyber-crime, among others. All our modules are taught by experts in the field, meaning that content is always up-to-date and covers issues at the cutting-edge of current criminological and sociological debate.

Key stats

WUSCA ranking:
WUSCA student ranking
These are the 2024 rankings, based on ratings given by past and current students.
23/101
CUG Subject Ranking
CUG Subject Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
17th
CUG Ranking
CUG Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
12th
Sociology
Drop-out rate
Drop-out rate
The percentage of students who didn't finish the course.
Calculated by 100% - (% of students continuing course + % of students completed course)
100 - 90 = 10% Drop-out rate Source: UNISTATS, 2019
10%
Employment rate
Employment rate
The percentage of students in full-time work 6 months after finishing their course.
Source: UNISTATS, 2019
95%
Average salary
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Source: UNISTATS, 2019
Sociology graduate salary at this uni
£24,000
UK Sociology graduate salary
£20,000
What students say
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Connie
09 Jan 25

Freshers week was fun, and I love the night club we have on campus, I also love the separate campus for accommodation. The only improvement I can think of is that the wifi is..Read more

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Hannah
08 Jan 25

The best bit is definitely my course it amazing! I also really like the campus and how close it is to the cit. I think the social part need an update. It's really expensive to..Read more

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Entry requirements

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A level

A level:

BBB Grades / Points required

Scottish Higher:

ABBBB Grades / Points required

Scottish Advanced Higher:

BBB Grades / Points required

Access to HE Diploma:

D:27,M:18 Grades / Points required

Extended Project:

A Grades / Points required

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme:

32 Grades / Points required

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

DDM Grades / Points required

Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (first teaching September 2015):

Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.

Overall:BBBApplicants taking an A level science subject with the Science Practical Endorsement are required to pass the practical element. We do not include General Studies or Critical Thinking in our offers.

Overall:ABBBB GCSE or Equivalent: English Language: Scottish National 5 - C Maths: Scottish National 5 - C

Overall:BBBGCSE or Equivalent: English Language: Scottish National 5 - C Maths: Scottish National 5 - C

Overall:QAA recognised Access to Higher Education Diploma with 45 Level 3 credits overall including 27 at Distinction and 18 at Merit.

Applicants taking the Extended Project Qualification (EPQ) will receive our standard A-level offer for this programme, plus an alternate offer of one A-level grade lower, subject to achieving an A grade in the EPQ. The one grade reduction will not apply to any required subjects.Applicants can only receive one grade reduction from the published grades, an EPQ grade reduction can’t be applied in addition to other grade reductions made through other schemes such as Contextual Admissions or In2Surrey.

Overall:32GCSE or Equivalent: English A HL4/SL4 or English B HL5/SL6 and Mathematics (either course) HL4/SL4.

Overall:DDM

Overall:Pass overall with BBB from a combination of the Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate and two A levels.Applicants taking an A level science subject with the Science Practical Endorsement are required to pass the practical element. We do not include General Studies or Critical Thinking in our offers.

Popular A-level subjects

Sociology

Top 5 A-levels taken by students who study this subject at uni.

Sociology
29%
Mathematics
27%
History
22%
Psychology
22%
Music
21%
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Connie
09 Jan 25
Criminology and Sociology BSc (Hons)
Freshers week was fun, and I love the night club we have on campus, I also love the separate campus for accommodation. The only improvement I can think of is that the wifi is...
Read more
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Hannah
08 Jan 25
Sociology BSc (Hons)
The best bit is definitely my course it amazing! I also really like the campus and how close it is to the cit. I think the social part need an update. It's really expensive to...
Read more
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University of Surrey
University of Surrey , Guildford

The University of Surrey is a vibrant institution with a beautiful campus, located in Guildford, UK....

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Stag Hill Guildford Surrey GU2 7XH United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Guildford  0.3 miles away

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