The BSc Criminology and Sociology course will develop your understanding of the concepts, theories and principles of both criminology and sociology, and how they apply to a range of areas. Criminology and sociology, studied together, will give you vital insights into the world of crime. These intertwined disciplines will give you the opportunity to explore the fascinating questions that surround the cause and effect of criminal actions, the form and outcome of social disorders, the criminal justice system, policing, and the highly-debated relationship between behaviours and punishments. We emphasise the development of your practical and analytical skills in addressing contemporary criminological and sociological problems. You’ll master the methods and analytical tools required to conduct and evaluate research on contemporary problems relating to crime, deviance and social control. Our combination of criminological and sociological theory with training in professional social research will equip you with a broad range of communicative, analytical and organisational skills and the confidence to apply them in your future career. Sociology and criminology provide a broad social scientific base for a wide variety of careers. Depending on what modules you concentrate on, you can use sociology and criminology to develop expertise for a range of different occupations. Specifically, sociology and criminology provide knowledge and analytical skills needed to pursue a professional career in the public sector, business, education, health and medicine, social work, or counselling. The course offers preparation for fields that involve investigative skills and working with diverse people, such as journalism, politics, marketing, business, human resources or public administration. It also provides strong research skills preparation needed for positions in the criminal justice system, business, social service and government. It’s also a first step for future graduate work in sociology and criminology in order to become a researcher or academic. Given the broad education a degree in sociology offers, one of the benefits of a degree in criminology and sociology is flexibility in the job market. Some of the jobs our students have taken after graduation include: Learning Mentor and Therapy Assistant, St Dominic's School; Training Assistant, Citizens Advice Bureau; Learning Support Assistant, St Luke's School; Trainee Probation Officer, National Probation Service; Police Constable, Metropolitan Police; Research Officer, HM Inspectorate of Prisons and HR Case Manager, Ministry of Justice.