Course summary

In today’s world, social justice is essential in truly understanding and challenging inequalities within and beyond the Criminal Justice System. With this BA (Hons) Sociology and Criminology degree, you’ll see the world and the criminal justice system through a sociological lens. You’ll explore the issues that matter to you – empowering you to make meaningful change. Sociology and criminology are distinct yet connected, which is why we’ve combined the insights of our BA Sociology and BA Criminology courses into one innovative, interdisciplinary degree. Moving beyond the content offered by these separate courses, the BA Sociology and Criminology degree includes bespoke modules. These modules challenge common images and explanations of crime, allowing you to interrogate justice and injustices in contemporary societies. Put simply, together we will turn the definition of justice on its head. Studying with NTU, you’ll gain the skills and confidence to make you stand out and help shape future directions of policy and practice. You’ll challenge inequalities and enhance social justice within communities and organisations, allowing you to make a real difference in society – whether that's within the Criminal Justice System or in other areas such as education, the civil service or the third sector. This is justice reimagined. What you’ll study Our BA (Hons) Sociology and Criminology combines theory and hands-on practice. We'll work with you to really get to grips with applying sociological and criminological knowledge to the real world. We'll explore gender equality, race and ethnicity, green criminology, social and criminal harms, and the impact of digital technologies. We’ll encourage you to step away from the preconceived ideas of crime and justice and apply your knowledge and skills in innovative ways to challenge injustices and help shape future directions.