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University of Greenwich| The award | How you will study | Study duration | Course start | Domestic course fees | International course fees |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BSc (Hons) | Full-time | 3 years | September | - | - |
| BSc (Hons) | Part-time | 6 years | September | - | - |
The BSc Sociology andCriminology degree examines how crime control are related to broader sociologicalissues including class, ethnicity, identity and inequality. It focuses onsocial structures and institutions, and how these factors shape the individualand social life. It also provides an understanding of crime and violence, crimepolicy and the relationship between social status and access to justice andrights. It introduces students to sociological theories and methods with aparticular focus on the causes of and social/legal/political responses tocrime. Issues explored include how crime is defined, how society deals withcrime, state regulation of crime and how the distinction between crime anddeviance changes over time. Students also gain a thorough grounding insociological approaches and debates including understanding inequality, socialstratification, identity, gender ethnicity and social policy.
In addition to providing anunderstanding of theories and current debates within sociology and criminologythe degree focuses on applied research skills and on enhancing careeropportunities. Through taught courses, work placements and dissertationopportunities the degree fosters communication, analytical and organisationalskills that enhance career prospects.
The aims of the programme are:
Your time at university should be enjoyable and rewarding, and it is important that it is not spoilt by unnecessary financial worries. We recommend that you spend time planning your finances, both before coming to university and while you are here. We can offer advice on living costs and budgeting, as well as on awards, allowances and loans.
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