About Bsc (hons) Criminology And Sociology in University of Suffolk

Students will challenge common-sense notions of criminal and deviant behaviours by critically examining academic research and making informed decisions based on available evidence. Sociology at the University of Suffolk aims to equip students with the tools they need to understand the world they live in by developing relevant analytical and research skills.

The aim of the sociology joint programme is to produce well informed sociologists who can develop sociologically informed arguments.

Career opportunities

• The most recent figures available from the Higher Education Statistics Agency(HESA) reveal that 85% of Criminology and Sociology graduates in 2014/15 found employment within six months of graduation.
• Around 60% of graduate jobs are open to graduates of any discipline and Criminology and Sociology graduates are well equipped with the advanced skills and confidence to thrive in a variety of occupations
• Criminology and Sociology are good at problem solving, have good analytical and research skills, and have excellent information and data management skills
• Employability is taken very seriously at University of Suffolk and employers are directly involved in a number of taught and additional sessions over the course of the degree.
• Excellent links with Suffolk Constabulary, local magistrates, the Crown Prosecution Service and the probation service.
• Quite a number of our graduates also go on to pursue further qualifications at masters and doctoral levels
• Online and face to face resources and advice are available from the University Careers and Employability Service for all University of Suffolk students. 

Entry requirements

• IELTS 6.0 overall (minimum 5.5 in all components) where English is not the students' first language.