Sociology with Criminology BA (Hons)
Goldsmiths, University of London
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Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)

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Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)

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**Explore how societies are organised, and how people are united and divided. Within the context of modern forms of power, examine the nature of crime and criminality from a critical, sociological perspective.****Why study BA Sociology with Criminology at Goldsmiths**- Youll be taught by researchers at the cutting edge of criminological and sociological research on urban crime, control and security, and globalisation and crime.- As part of a tight-knit group of students, youll benefit from the ...Read more


Explore how societies are organised, and how people are united and divided. Within the context of modern forms of power, examine the nature of crime and criminality from a critical, sociological perspective.


Why study BA Sociology with Criminology at Goldsmiths

- You'll be taught by researchers at the cutting edge of criminological and sociological research on urban crime, control and security, and globalisation and crime.- As part of a tight-knit group of students, you'll benefit from the support and expertise of your teachers throughout your degree.- This Sociology with Criminology degree brings issues of social inequality and social justice to the foreground. You will learn how ‘race’, gender, class and nationality connect to crime and control.- We are international in our outlook: students learn about crime and control in the UK and beyond.- You’ll be encouraged to take on a work placement that matches your interests and aspirations. You could find yourself supporting a victim of crime, attending court, or mentoring young people.- Based in New Cross, a changing area of south London, we’ll take you on walking tours of the local area so you’ll be able to see how theories learnt in lectures apply to the local community.- Studying at Goldsmiths means you’ll study in one of the world’s leading sociology departments. We've been rated top 10 in the UK for for Sociology in the QS World University Rankings 2023.

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CUG Subject Ranking
CUG Subject Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
79th
CUG Ranking
CUG Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
60th
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 - 80 = 20% Drop-out rate Source: UNISTATS, 2019
20%
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Employment rate
The percentage of students in full-time work 6 months after finishing their course.
Source: UNISTATS, 2019
89%
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Average salary
Source: UNISTATS, 2019
Sociology graduate salary at this uni
£21,000
UK Sociology graduate salary
£20,000
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27 Feb 23

- interesting course - lecturers and tutors are really nice & there to help - the university didn’t send CAS on time, therefore I couldn’t apply for a visa on time and I was a..Read more

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Polina
27 Feb 23
Sociology BA (Hons)
- interesting course - lecturers and tutors are really nice & there to help - the university didn’t send CAS on time, therefore I couldn’t apply for a visa on time and I was a...
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Goldsmiths, University of London
Goldsmiths, University of London , Lewisham

Goldsmiths, University of London - a part of the esteemed University of London - is a pioneering institution in the UK’s capital....

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Goldsmiths, University of London
Goldsmiths, University of London New Cross London Lewisham SE14 6NW United Kingdom
Nearest tube station: New Cross  0.1 miles away Nearest train station: New Cross  0.1 miles away
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