Southampton,
United Kingdom
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
BA (Hons) Criminology and Sociology with foundation year in Southampton United Kingdom | Southampton Solent University
Southampton Solent University
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Southampton United Kingdom
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Qualification
Bachelor Degree with Honours
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
GBP
16,125
(c. USD21,577.67)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
48 months
This program equips you with analytical skills to examine social behaviors, addressing themes of justice, crime, and inequality, while preparing you for a rewarding career and positive societal impact.
The Social Sciences Foundation Year introduces essential academic writing and self-directed learning techniques for scientific study. You'll also gain foundational knowledge in social sciences thinking and communication.
With a practical orientation, the foundation year encourages students to connect theory with real-world challenges, including mental health, psychological wellness, and practical problem-solving.
Our criminology and sociology program stays current through industry-informed curriculum updates, with faculty maintaining active professional connections—ensuring your education remains relevant to contemporary developments and practical applications.
The curriculum covers core criminology and sociology topics including: criminal behavior; societal patterns; media influence; social disparities; migration; and racial/ethnic studies. You'll cultivate research methodologies, applying sociological and criminological frameworks while developing critical analysis and problem-solving abilities. The program fosters strong communication skills and emotional intelligence, preparing you for diverse careers in healthcare, government, leadership roles, law enforcement, finance, research, and technology.
Practical learning is central to this degree, with real-world assessments embedded throughout. Through sociology and criminology coursework, you'll engage with contemporary issues like community development, justice systems, and applied sociological practice, building expertise in analyzing crime, social challenges, and equity.
To accommodate varied career paths, the program offers customizable options through elective modules aligned with your professional goals.
4-year program including foundation year
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.0
Qualification Requirements
48 UCAS tariff points
A minimum of two completed A-levels, a BTEC Extended Diploma at PPP or BTEC Diploma at MP, T-level Pass (D or E) or equivalent.
Those wishing to progress on to BA (Hons) Social Work or BSc (Hons) Adult Nursing Practice must also have GCSE Maths and English grade 4/C.
We will consider mature students who have not recently undertaken a formal course of study at A-level, or equivalent, but can demonstrate relevant work or voluntary experience, that's indicative of their ability to complete the course successfully.
IELTS 6.0 overall with a minimum of 5.5 in each individual component
TOEFL IBT minimum - 80 with a minimum of 20 in each individual component
A minimum of two completed A-levels, a BTEC Extended Diploma at PPP or BTEC Diploma at MP, T-level Pass (D or E) or equivalent.
Those wishing to progress on to BA (Hons) Social Work or BSc (Hons) Adult Nursing Practice must also have GCSE Maths and English grade 4/C.
We will consider mature students who have not recently undertaken a formal course of study at A-level, or equivalent, but can demonstrate relevant work or voluntary experience, that's indicative of their ability to complete the course successfully.
IELTS 6.0 overall with a minimum of 5.5 in each individual component
TOEFL IBT minimum - 80 with a minimum of 20 in each individual component
Tuition
GBP
16,125