Coleraine,
United Kingdom
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
BSc (Hons) Sociology with Criminology in Belfast United Kingdom | Ulster University
Ulster University
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Belfast United Kingdom
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Qualification
Bachelor Degree with Honours
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
GBP
15,840
(c. USD21,164.93)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
36 months
Ulster's Sociology program boasts outstanding teaching quality, consistently earning perfect satisfaction scores in the National Student Survey. This field focuses on creating theoretical frameworks to understand modern society's foundations and characteristics, supported by methodically gathered evidence. The program aims to equip students with analytical tools applicable to broader societal contexts and professional environments. Within our Sociology courses, you'll examine pressing social matters in Ireland and globally, gaining insights into post-industrial societies, digital culture, international development, education systems, workplace dynamics, social conflicts, and cultural diversity. Our curriculum reflects faculty research expertise, offering exposure to pioneering sociological concepts and practical case analyses. Ulster's Sociology degrees emphasize rigorous research methodology training, preparing graduates with top-tier analytical capabilities for diverse career paths. As a secondary component, Criminology introduces fundamental theories and concepts about crime and justice systems, covering topics like deviance, victimology, penal systems, law enforcement, counterterrorism, social monitoring, and evolving perspectives on governmental crime. Combined with understanding legal frameworks, this provides comprehensive knowledge of criminological studies and justice mechanisms.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.0
Qualification Requirements
A level
The A Level requirement for this course is BCC
Applicants can satisfy the requirement for the third A Level grade by substituting a combination of alternative qualifications recognised by the University.
Applied General Qualifications
BTEC Level 3 RQF National Extended Diploma with profile DMM.
You may also meet the course entry requirements with combinations of different qualifications to the same standard. Examples of combinations include:
A levels with BTEC RQF National Extended Certificate
A level with BTEC Level 3 RQF National Diploma.
Note BTEC Level 3 RQF Foundation Diploma, Diploma and Extended Diplomas in Children's Play, Learning and Development are not accepted.
BTEC Level 3 RQF National Extended Certificate in Children's Play, Learning and Development is accepted.
International Baccalaureate
Overall International Baccalaureate profile minimum of 24 points (12 at Higher Level). Grade 4 in Higher or Subsidiary Level English Language is also required.
Access to Higher Education (HE)
Pass Access Diploma NI (120 credits) with 60%.
Pass Access to HE Diploma (GB) with 12 Distinctions, 30 Merits and 3 Passes.
GCSE
GCSE Profile to include CGSE English Language Grade C/4 or above (or equivalent). The Faculty of Arts, Humanities & Social Sciences will accept Level 2 Essential Skills in Communication as satisfying the GCSE English Language requirement.
IELTS 6.0 with no band score less than 5.5., TOEFL iBT - 80 with a minimum L - 17 R - 18 S - 20 W - 17, PTE Academic - 55 (with min. of 51 in each part)
The A Level requirement for this course is BCC
Applicants can satisfy the requirement for the third A Level grade by substituting a combination of alternative qualifications recognised by the University.
Applied General Qualifications
BTEC Level 3 RQF National Extended Diploma with profile DMM.
You may also meet the course entry requirements with combinations of different qualifications to the same standard. Examples of combinations include:
A levels with BTEC RQF National Extended Certificate
A level with BTEC Level 3 RQF National Diploma.
Note BTEC Level 3 RQF Foundation Diploma, Diploma and Extended Diplomas in Children's Play, Learning and Development are not accepted.
BTEC Level 3 RQF National Extended Certificate in Children's Play, Learning and Development is accepted.
International Baccalaureate
Overall International Baccalaureate profile minimum of 24 points (12 at Higher Level). Grade 4 in Higher or Subsidiary Level English Language is also required.
Access to Higher Education (HE)
Pass Access Diploma NI (120 credits) with 60%.
Pass Access to HE Diploma (GB) with 12 Distinctions, 30 Merits and 3 Passes.
GCSE
GCSE Profile to include CGSE English Language Grade C/4 or above (or equivalent). The Faculty of Arts, Humanities & Social Sciences will accept Level 2 Essential Skills in Communication as satisfying the GCSE English Language requirement.
IELTS 6.0 with no band score less than 5.5., TOEFL iBT - 80 with a minimum L - 17 R - 18 S - 20 W - 17, PTE Academic - 55 (with min. of 51 in each part)
Tuition
GBP
15,840