Criminology and Sociology with Social Sciences Foundation Year BA (Hons)
Southampton Solent University
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Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)

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This degree helps you develop critical perspectives on social behaviours, exploring justice, crime and inequality, to prepare you for a successful career and make a meaningful contribution to society.During the Social Sciences Foundation Year, youll begin to develop the academic writing and independent learning skills necessary to study a scientific discipline. Youll also begin to learn the basics of thinking and writing in social sciences.The foundation year has an applied focus – students are ...Read more

This degree helps you develop critical perspectives on social behaviours, exploring justice, crime and inequality, to prepare you for a successful career and make a meaningful contribution to society.During the Social Sciences Foundation Year, youll begin to develop the academic writing and independent learning skills necessary to study a scientific discipline. Youll also begin to learn the basics of thinking and writing in social sciences.The foundation year has an applied focus – students are encouraged and enabled to apply their theoretical knowledge to real world problems, such as mental health, psychological wellbeing and everyday problem-solving.The criminology and sociology degree is informed by and regularly updated to incorporate current industry thinking, with lecturing staff who have connections and ongoing practice within the sector – ensuring what you study is current, relevant and practically linked to real-world developments and issues.The curriculum includes key areas of criminology and sociology, youll study subjects such as crime social behaviours media, social inequalities, migration and race and ethnicity. Youll develop scientific approaches to researching key issues, applying concepts from sociology and criminology. Youll also develop a range of key skills which will help you become analytical and enable problem solving. Youll become an excellent communicator with a good understanding of empathy. These skills will provide useful tools for a range of careers in healthcare, public sector, leadership, law enforcement, finance, research and IT.This degree emphasises the practical application of criminology and sociology, with real-world assessments integrated throughout. In sociology and criminology modules youll reflect on real issues such as community empowerment, justice, and, applied sociology. Youll develop knowledge and skills to become competent in critically understanding justice, crime, social issues and equity.To reflect the wide range of careers that are open to graduates, the course can be tailored with optional modules that suit your specific ambitions.4 years with foundation year

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What students say
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Venezia
24 Oct 24

I love the overall look of the uni itself, it makes being there so much more enjoyable and nicer to be in. The lecturers are great, I like the fact that they have professional..Read more

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Joana
24 Oct 24

I really like the location and the way of teaching...Read more

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48 Grades / Points required

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M:45,P:15 Grades / Points required

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MP Grades / Points required

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

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

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D Grades / Points required

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

M,M Grades / Points required

Pearson BTEC Subsidiary Diploma (QCF):

D Grades / Points required

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A-levels, a BTEC Extended Diploma at PPP or BTEC Diploma at MP or equivalent. Applicants over the age of 21 may be considered based on relevant experience, without having the required tariff points.

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£9,250 per year

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£9,250 per year

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Students from Scotland

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£9,250 per year

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Students from Wales

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£9,250 per year

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Students from Northern Ireland

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£9,250 per year

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£15,050 per year

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£15050 Per year

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Southampton Solent University
Southampton Solent University , Southampton

Southampton Solent University’s history dates back to 1855, when it was founded as a private school for art....

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Southampton Solent University
East Park Terrace Southampton SO14 0YN United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Southampton Central  0.4 miles away

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