Social Anthropology and Criminology - BSocSc (Hons)
University of Manchester
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The BA in Social Anthropology and Criminology is one of the pathways within the BA Social Sciences degree. It is ideal if you want to keep your options open or study specific topics such as race, class, crime or religion, from different perspectives. This flexible degree lets you study at least three subjects in the first year, and then throughout the second and third year you deepen your understanding of the subjects you feel passionate about. The six subject areas are: Criminology - The study ...Read more

The BA in Social Anthropology and Criminology is one of the pathways within the BA Social Sciences degree. It is ideal if you want to keep your options open or study specific topics such as race, class, crime or religion, from different perspectives. This flexible degree lets you study at least three subjects in the first year, and then throughout the second and third year you deepen your understanding of the subjects you feel passionate about. The six subject areas are: Criminology - The study of the causes and consequences of crime. Philosophy - The study of the nature of knowledge, truth and values. It also encourages greater consideration of our reasoning, judgement and ethics. Politics - The study of human organisation, government and power. It examines and evaluates political systems and institutions. Quantitative Methods - The study of data and analysis to understand the social world. Social Anthropology - The study of societies and cultures across the globe in comparative perspective. Sociology - The study of society and examines issues such as social inequalities and forms of everyday life.

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08 Oct 25

The best aspects are the people , both students and faculty - staff are very proactive when asked for help. The worst is the price of the accommodation..Read more

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08 Oct 25

Good uni..Read more

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GCSE/National 4/National 5:

Applicants must demonstrate a broad general education including acceptable levels of Literacy and Numeracy, equivalent to at least Grade 4 or C in GCSE/IGCSE English Language and Mathematics. GCSE/IGCSE English Literature will not be accepted in lieu of GCSE/IGCSE English Language. Please note that if you hold English as a second language IGCSE qualification, we may also require you to offer one of  our acceptable equivalent English Language qualifications  or achieve a higher grade in your IGCSE than the one stated above. Please contact the admissions team in your academic School for clarification. Grades / Points required

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme:

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

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

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

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£9,535 per year

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£9,535 per year

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Students from England

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£9,535 per year

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Students from Scotland

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£9,535 per year

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Please note: fees do vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from Wales

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This is the fee you pay if you live within Wales. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.

£9,535 per year

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Students from Northern Ireland

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£9,535 per year

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Students from Channel Islands

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£26,500 per year

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Students from EU

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£26,500 per year

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