Sociology and Criminology with Foundation Year - BA (Hons)
Birkbeck, University of London
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Our BA Sociology and Criminology degree gives you the opportunity to combine the study of social life and social relations with the field of criminology. On this joint course you will:explore the ideas, social processes and social forces that give shape to the contemporary worldinvestigate key criminology topics, methods and theories.You will confront and seek to understand the most challenging social questions of our time by examining social relations and social change alongside the critical ...Read more

Our BA Sociology and Criminology degree gives you the opportunity to combine the study of social life and social relations with the field of criminology. On this joint course you will:explore the ideas, social processes and social forces that give shape to the contemporary worldinvestigate key criminology topics, methods and theories.You will confront and seek to understand the most challenging social questions of our time by examining social relations and social change alongside the critical analysis of policies, institutions and practices related to crime and its control. Themes of study include migration, human rights, inequalities, policing, deportation, security, institutions, racial justice, and organised, corporate and state crime.Start Date: October 2024 Duration: Four years

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Birbeck is a great institution to come and learn. I am having a great time studying here. The lecturers are very interlectual and great at passing on the information. The student..Read more

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04 Apr 14

The management side of things provides great lectures and really is informative. I love the diversity of Birbeck it gives a richness to the course. I am in student accommodation..Read more

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Living Cost - Books and Equipment: £20 per week

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Birbeck is a great institution to come and learn. I am having a great time studying here. The lecturers are very interlectual and great at passing on the information. The student...
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The management side of things provides great lectures and really is informative. I love the diversity of Birbeck it gives a richness to the course. I am in student accommodation...
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Birkbeck, University of London
Birkbeck, University of London , London

Birkbeck, University of London is located in Bloomsbury, the heart of London, and everything the UK’s capital city has to offer is on...

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Birkbeck, University of London
Malet Street London England WC1E 7HX United Kingdom
Nearest tube station: Goodge Street  0.1 miles away Nearest train station: Holborn  0.2 miles away
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