BSc (Hons) Criminology and Sociology in Cardiff United Kingdom | Cardiff University

Why choose this programThis degree offers a unique chance to explore Criminology and Sociology through an interdisciplinary social sciences lens.This curriculum integrates Criminology, which examines criminal behavior, victimization, and societal responses to crime, with Sociology, the study of human interactions within groups, institutions, and societies.Instruction incorporates diverse social science perspectives, allowing you to examine crime and its regulation through sociological and political frameworks while building critical analytical skills for understanding all facets of social behavior - from personal interactions to global economic influences.Educational approachIn the School of Social Sciences, you'll be taught by leading researchers shaping their disciplines. Our curriculum covers both foundational concepts and current discussions, theories, and investigations.Instruction blends lectures, seminars, independent study, and self-directed learning using digital resources, individual assignments, and group projects. Lectures typically outline key topics, introduce fundamental concepts or research, and highlight contemporary issues, with many now being recorded. Seminars provide deeper discussion of specific readings, research, or subjects, helping reinforce understanding and receive individual feedback. These sessions also develop your communication, presentation, and teamwork abilities through group discussions and collaborative tasks.As social science evolves with society, so does our curriculum. Students contribute significantly to this evolution through the Student-Staff Panel for major changes and by providing feedback via module evaluations and annual surveys.