Curious about studying Criminology and Sociology (with Placement Year) - BA (Hons)at St Mary's University, Twickenham? We've gathered all the key details—entry requirements, modules, fees, and more. Hear from real students by checking out reviews, or take the next step by booking an open day to explore it for yourself.
Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
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Full Time
Sep 2026
4 Year
Investigate crime, punishment, and social inequality with our hands-on Criminology and Sociology degree. You will examine classical, radical, and emerging thought as you cover topics like: - modern slavery - terrorism - migration - human rights - policing - race - cyber-crime.
Challenge perspectives and instigate change with our Criminology and Sociology degreeInvestigate crime, punishment, and social inequality with our hands-on Criminology and Sociology degree. You will examine classical, radical, and emerging thought as you cover topics like: • modern slavery • terrorism • migration • human rights • policing • race • cyber-crime.
Take your learning outside the classroomWith our criminology and sociology course, you can participate in field trips and workshops. You can also attend talks by guest speakers, discussing the latest research on subjects like: • human trafficking • organised crime • prisons • youth violence • gangs • media representation of crime and social issues.
Hear from our studentsJo, Criminology and Sociology student – "The teaching staff helped bring the subjects alive and offered invaluable support".
About the Placement YearA placement year enables you to undertake a year of experience in an organisation between your second and final year. It will enable you to: - apply the knowledge and skills you gain from your course in a work setting - build your commercial awareness and insights into organisations and industries you might want to work in - develop your professional skills through company training, networking skills and confidence in the workplace - get some great experience for future job applications or even land a graduate job.
Support from St Mary’s every step of the waySecuring a placement can really help you develop your job search skills and the Employability Service placement and Careers Teams can support you to find and apply for available opportunities.
Please note:in the event that you cannot secure a placement you will be able to transfer onto the three year version of your degree programme.
Why St Mary’s?You will gain skills and support to make a positive impact – for yourself and for others – through high-quality teaching, real-world experience, and a community that lifts each other up. Our campus is a London oasis – blending city energy with open green spaces to think, connect, and grow.
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