Course Overview
On Lancaster's joint Criminology and Sociology degree you'll be taught by staff who are active researchers, known nationally and internationally for their cutting-edge criminological and sociological investigation.
You'll explore some of the most contentious issues in contemporary life, looking beyond traditional views to consider how our ideas about crime, justice, society and culture are shaped by history, economics, politics and ideology.
In your first year, you'll examine the fundamental concepts of both Criminology and Sociology. In your second and third years you can really shape the programme to reflect your own interests, choosing from a varied list of optional courses from both disciplines. These cover topics such as Hate Crime, Human Rights and the State; Cybercrime; Crime and the Media, and Youth Justice. You'll also have the opportunity to carry out independent research and apply your new skills to real-world examples.
For a list of compulsory modules, please see the tab above.
The BA Criminology in itself is really good, the 2nd & 3rd year modules are very interesting and give you a choice into which part of criminology you would like to study further.
Career opportunities
A degree in Criminology and Sociology at Lancaster enables you to develop valuable skills in research, analysis and communication; giving you plenty of options for your future career. This joint honours degree is particularly useful for careers in which you'll be working with people from diverse backgrounds.
Our students go on to a variety of roles in the public and private sector, including criminal justice agencies, social welfare organisations, central and local government, commerce and industry.
Your degree also provides a solid foundation for postgraduate study - at Lancaster or other institutions - as well as specialised training in a related field, such as social work or teaching.
Modules
Here are some of the current modules which are available during your studies at Lancaster:
PartI
- Crime and Social Life
- Introduction to Sociology
PartII (Year 2)
- Criminological thought
- Research Skills and Techniques
- Understanding Criminological Fieldwork
- Understanding Social Thought
For more detailed module information please visit the Applied Social Science department website.
Entry Requirements
A-level: AAB. We normally expect three A-levels.
General Studies: Accepted as one of the best 3 grades, if 4 A-levels presented
Preference: For a majority of units to be from A-levels
Key Skills: Not included in offer.
Scottish Highers: ABBBB
Irish Leaving Cert: Offers will be made on the basis of 5 or 6 Higher level subjects
International Bacc: 35 points overall with 15 from 3 HL subjects.
IELTS: 6.5
BTEC: DDD/DDM
New UK 'Diploma' & Cambridge Pre-U: Contact us for information
For details of how we evaluate international qualifications, please click here.
Financial Support
Lancaster University's priority is to support every student to make the most of their life and education. In addition to government maintenance loans, grants and national scholarships, Lancaster University offers a range of financial support for full time UK Undergraduate students from lower-income backgrounds. Many students each year will be entitled to bursaries or scholarships to help them with the cost of fees and/or living expenses.
The Lancaster Scholarship package is designed to reward the hard work and natural ability of full-time UK students applying to study with us regardless of their household income. Students achieving A*, A, A in their A-level examinations (or equivalent academic qualifications) will receive a £1,000 per year Lancaster Scholarship during their undergraduate studies if they place us as their firm choice institution. Continuation of the Lancaster Scholarship is subject to satisfactory academic progression.
Our combined £5,000 bursary package will help students from England whose household incomes are less than £25,000 per year with fees and living costs.
Students from England eligible for our £5,000 bursary package will also be awarded a £3,000 Lancaster Scholarship if they achieve A*, A, A in their A-level examinations (or equivalent academic qualifications). This totals £8,000 of support for students during their studies.
For full details of the University's financial support packages including eligibility criteria, please visit our
fees and funding page.
