Sociology and Criminology BA (Hons)
Coventry University
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Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)

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Combining two exciting and complementary disciplines, this fascinating degree explores social issues and problems, focusing on crime, victimisation, justice and punishment. * You will study how crime relates to key sociological issues such as inequality, marginality, identity, power and control. * Consider the individual motivations which cause criminal behaviour in order to gain an understanding of the reasons and consequences of crime. * Gain knowledge and skills that can help you pursue a ...Read more

Combining two exciting and complementary disciplines, this fascinating degree explores social issues and problems, focusing on crime, victimisation, justice and punishment. * You will study how crime relates to key sociological issues such as inequality, marginality, identity, power and control. * Consider the individual motivations which cause criminal behaviour in order to gain an understanding of the reasons and consequences of crime. * Gain knowledge and skills that can help you pursue a career in criminal justice or related fields.


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* Our course has been designed by experienced teaching staff, qualified educationalists, former criminal justice practitioners, active researchers and experts in areas such as race, gender, media, sexuality and class.* Student support is one of our top priorities and you’ll be joining a lively, welcoming and friendly community.* Optional modules in your final year allowing you to tailor your degree to suit your interests in Sociology and Criminology.* Content that challenges some of the typical preconceptions about the nature of crime and disorder (e.g. about who commits crime, the harm it entails and how it is punished). In doing so, you can develop strong analytical and critical abilities.* Visiting speakers and links with organisations and practitioners who will give you insight into the real world of practice in criminal justice, community organisations, public and charitable voluntary sector (subject to availability).

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CUG Subject Ranking
CUG Subject Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
70th
CUG Ranking
CUG Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
67th
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 - 85 = 15% Drop-out rate Source: UNISTATS, 2019
15%
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Khiara
30 Nov 24

I think the admission department should really improve but otherwise the staff and everything else is a really good..Read more

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20 Nov 24

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Entry requirements

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A level

A level:

BBC Grades / Points required

Scottish Higher:

CCD Grades / Points required

UCAS Tariff:

112 Grades / Points required

Access to HE Diploma:

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

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme:

29 Grades / Points required

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

DMM Grades / Points required

Specific A Level subjects not required

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

[1] 4 qualifications for tariff points allowed[2] May also include AS level and EPQ[3] Specific subject not required

The Access to HE Diploma. Plus GCSE English at grade 4 / C or above.

Any subject.

Specific BTEC subjects not required

Popular A-level subjects

Sociology

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

Sociology
44%
Psychology
36%
History
19%
English Literature
17%
Religious Studies & Theology
15%
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Tuition fees

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England

£9,250 per year

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Students from England

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This is the fee you pay if you live within England. Please note, this is subject to change. Please confirm the most up to date fee with the individual institution.

£9,250 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 Scotland

This is the fee you pay if you live within Scotland. Please note, this is subject to change. Please confirm the most up to date fee with the individual institution.

This is the fee you pay if you live within Scotland. Please note, this is subject to change. Please confirm the most up to date fee with the individual institution.

£9,250 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

This is the fee you pay if you live within Wales. Please note, this is subject to change. Please confirm the most up to date fee with the individual institution.

This is the fee you pay if you live within Wales. Please note, this is subject to change. Please confirm the most up to date fee with the individual institution.

£9,250 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 Northern Ireland

This is the fee you pay if you live within Northern Ireland. Please note, this is subject to change. Please confirm the most up to date fee with the individual institution.

This is the fee you pay if you live within Northern Ireland. Please note, this is subject to change. Please confirm the most up to date fee with the individual institution.

£9,250 per year

This information comes from UCAS, or in some cases the institution directly.
Please note: fees do vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from Channel Islands

This is the fee you pay if you live within Channel Islands. Please note, this is subject to change.

This is the fee you pay if you live within Channel Islands. Please note, this is subject to change.

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Coventry University , Coventry

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Priory Street Coventry Warwickshire CV1 5FB United Kingdom
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