Undergraduate

Guided by our team of expert scholars, our undergraduate courses allow students to question the world around them and to draw on classic and contemporary theories and methods to understand, explain and respond to the challenges faced in times of change and uncertainty.

Our students enjoy a lively and innovative teaching and learning environment in one of the UK's leading Schools of Social Sciences. Covering a number of disciplines, we pride ourselves in offering a supportive and inspiring environment in which to explore and understand the latest developments faced by our societies.

Our courses are taught by expert academics who are leaders in their respective fields. This approach means our courses are underpinned by the latest developments in research and applied learning techniques.

1st

in the UK for Criminology

Times University Guide 2025

3rd

in the UK for Sociology

Complete University Guide 2025

92%

of sociology students were positive about the teaching on their course

National Student Survey 2023*

5th

in the UK for Criminology

Guardian University Guide 2025

*based on data from the National Student Survey 2023. All underpinning survey responses that contribute to this can be found on the OfS website

Our undergraduate courses

Criminology BSc (Hons)

Develop a detailed understanding of the causes of crime and classic and contemporary approaches to crime prevention, as well as the impact of social policy on problems such as poverty, inequality and social exclusion.

Criminology and Sociology BSc (Hons)

Gain a detailed understanding of crime, its causes and prevention and a broader knowledge of how societies are shaped by social forces relating to power, discrimination and inequality.

Sociology BSc (Hons)

Learn the theories and methods needed to understand how individual identities, behaviours and lives are shaped by the processes and structures that give rise to exclusion and inequity in modern society.

Our foundation courses

Social Sciences with a Foundation Year

Primarily for candidates who have not studied the pre-requisite subjects needed for first year entry, not met their expected entrance requirements due to adverse situations, a mature student returning to education or a care leaver.

Social Sciences with an International Foundation Year

Designed for high-calibre international students who have not studied the pre-requisite subjects needed for first year entry or those that have successfully completed 12 years of school education, and need an extra year of study.

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