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International/EU: £15,860 per year (£1,200 for placement year)
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Course summary
- Prepare for the degree with an extra foundation year at the start.
- Study criminal and social justice principles, rules and practices from contemporary academic and practical perspectives.
- Learn analytical and research skills for understanding the nature of crime, society and the factors shaping social change.
- Learn the real-life applications of criminological and sociological theory to experiences and behaviours.
- Tailor your studies to reflect specialist interests, which enhances independent thinking and creativity.
Benefit from an academically rigorous and career-enhancing education with a joint degree which brings together two related subject areas. You will gain a broad multi-disciplinary understanding of the real-life applications of criminology and sociology to contemporary social issues, and establish personal and transferable skills perfect for enhancing employability. Once you have completed the foundation year, you progress onto the undergraduate degree of BA (Hons) Criminology and Sociology.
How you learn
All our courses are designed around a set of key principles based on engaging you with the world, collaborating with others, challenging you to think in new ways, and providing you with a supportive environment in which you can thrive.
The course is suitable if you don't meet the entry requirements for our BA (Hons) Criminology and Sociology course. You share the first year and first semester with Law, Criminology, Sociology, Politics and Psychology foundation students. In the second semester you will complete a module specific to criminology which will prepare you for your transition to your subject specific degree of Criminology and Sociology.
We have highly motivated, knowledgeable and creative staff across the department who bring a breadth and depth of skills and knowledge from the criminal justice and social sector and the broader academic community. This enables high quality learning of the core aspects of the two subject areas, as well as a range of specialist topics and areas of study.
You learn through
- Lectures
- Seminars
- Workshops
- Projects
- Peer learning
- Placement activity
- Visits
- Guest lectures
- Simulation
- Case study analysis
- Online learning resources
Course leaders and tutors
Applied learning
Work placements
We have excellent links with the local, regional and national criminal justice sector organisations. Local organisations support our provision and provide activities ranging from placements, work experience opportunities, guest lectures and advice on career progression.
You will have the opportunity, should you choose, to arrange a year-long placement in between your third and fourth years. This gives you a real-world experience to prepare you for your future career.
International opportunities
You will have the opportunity to study abroad for the second semester of your third year, at institutions, which could include Australia, USA or Canada with the possibility of funding through the Erasmus+ programme (until 2023) or the Turing Scheme. You’ll choose which modules you study, and get the chance to learn about different cultures and learning styles, as well as travelling to new places and meeting new people.
Networking opportunities
The Helena Kennedy Centre ensures that teaching focuses directly and indirectly on ethical and social justice issues related to the social exclusion/inclusion of a range of vulnerable groups and on promoting social access to all available community resources. You are provided with career-related support from department specialists who help with access to graduate opportunities.
Future careers
Your degree can be the first step towards a career in public sector, social justice sector and criminal justice professions.
This course prepares you for a career in:
- the police service
- the probation service
- the prison service
- youth work
- victim support work
- citizens advice work
- community liaison work
- civil service and local government
Where will I study?
You study at Collegiate Campus through a structured mix of lectures, seminars and practical sessions as well as access to digital and online resources to support your learning.
Collegiate campus
Collegiate Campus can be found just off Ecclesall Road, a bustling student district.
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Collegiate library
Collegiate Library can be found just off Ecclesall Road. It's open 24 hours a day, every day.
Learn moreEntry requirements
All students
UCAS points
- 64
This must include at least 32 points from one A level or equivalent BTEC National qualifications. For example:
- CC at A Level
- MPP in BTEC Extended Diploma.
- A combination of qualifications, which may include AS levels, EPQ and general studies.
You can find information on making sense of UCAS tariff points here and use the UCAS tariff calculator to work out your points.
GCSE
- English Language or English Literature at grade C or 4 or equivalent
- Maths at grade C or 4 or equivalent
• Access - at least 45 credits at level 3 and 15 credits at level 2 from a relevant Open College Network accredited course
If English is not your first language, you will need an IELTS score of 6.0 with a minimum of 5.5 in all skills, or equivalent. If your English language skill is currently below IELTS 6.0 we recommend you consider a Sheffield Hallam University Pre-sessional English course which will enable you to achieve an equivalent English score.
Please note the University will only admit students who are aged 18 or over at the point of enrolment.
Additional information for EU/International students
If you are an International or non-UK European student, you can find out more about the country specific qualifications we accept on our international qualifications page. You can also watch a video guide on how to apply.
For details of English language entry requirements (IELTS), please see the information for 'All students'.
Modules
Module and assessment information for future years is displayed as currently validated and may be liable to change. When selecting electives, your choices will be subject to the core requirements of the course. As a result, selections may be limited to a choice between one of two or more specified electives in some instances.
You will be able to complete a placement year as part of this course. See the modules table below for further information.
Year 1
| Module | Credits |
|---|---|
| Module: Introduction To The Psychological, Political, Legal, Criminal Justice And Sociological Sciences | Credits: 60 |
| Module: The Practice Of Criminology | Credits: 60 |
Year 2
| Module | Credits | Assessment |
|---|---|---|
| Module: Criminal Justice | Credits: 20 |
Assessment:
Coursework Exam |
| Module: Criminological Landscapes | Credits: 20 |
Assessment:
Coursework |
| Module: Graduate Research And Development 1 | Credits: 20 |
Assessment:
Coursework Practical |
| Module: Graduate Research And Development 2 | Credits: 20 |
Assessment:
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| Module: Shaping Societies | Credits: 20 |
Assessment:
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| Module: The Sociological Imagination | Credits: 20 |
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Year 3
| Module | Credits | Assessment |
|---|---|---|
| Module: Deconstructing Research | Credits: 20 |
Assessment:
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| Module: Identity, Diversity And Deviance | Credits: 20 |
Assessment:
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| Module: Power And Control In Society | Credits: 20 |
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| Module | Credits | Assessment |
|---|---|---|
| Module: Education: Theory, Policy And Practice | Credits: 20 |
Assessment:
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| Module: Environment And Society | Credits: 20 |
Assessment:
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| Module: Exclusion Rights And Justice | Credits: 20 |
Assessment:
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| Module: Experiencing Criminal Justice | Credits: 20 |
Assessment:
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| Module: Health And Inequalities | Credits: 20 |
Assessment:
Coursework Practical |
| Module: Life Beyond Crime, Substance Use And Offending | Credits: 20 |
Assessment:
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| Module: Real World Cutting Edge Research Methods | Credits: 20 |
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| Module: Real World Enterprise And Entrepreneurship | Credits: 20 |
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| Module: Real World Professional Practice | Credits: 60 |
Assessment:
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| Module: Real World Project Management | Credits: 20 |
Assessment:
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| Module: Real World Social Justice And Activism | Credits: 20 |
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| Module: Spin, Propaganda And The Media | Credits: 20 |
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| Module: Studies Abroad In Criminology | Credits: 60 |
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| Module: Youth: Chaos And Control | Credits: 20 |
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Year 4
| Module | Credits |
|---|---|
| Module: Placement Year | Credits: - |
Final year
| Module | Credits | Assessment |
|---|---|---|
| Module: Dissertation | Credits: 40 |
Assessment:
Coursework Practical |
| Module | Credits | Assessment |
|---|---|---|
| Module: 21St Century Crime: Threats, Responses And Human Rights | Credits: 20 |
Assessment:
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| Module: Advanced Research Methods | Credits: 20 |
Assessment:
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| Module: Charity And Community | Credits: 20 |
Assessment:
Coursework Practical |
| Module: Comparative Criminal Justice | Credits: 20 |
Assessment:
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| Module: Comparing Social Issues And Policy In A Global Context | Credits: 20 |
Assessment:
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| Module: Crime And Justice In The Information Age | Credits: 20 |
Assessment:
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| Module: Crime And The Media | Credits: 20 |
Assessment:
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| Module: Criminal Justice Compared | Credits: 20 |
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| Module: Criminal Justice Realities | Credits: 20 |
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| Module: Culture, Media And Consumption | Credits: 20 |
Assessment:
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| Module: Drug Use In Context | Credits: 20 |
Assessment:
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| Module: Education, Power And Control | Credits: 20 |
Assessment:
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| Module: Experiences Of Health, Illness And Disability | Credits: 20 |
Assessment:
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| Module: Experiencing Custodial And Community Sentences | Credits: 20 |
Assessment:
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| Module: Families And Kinship: A Sociological Insight Into Family History Studies | Credits: 20 |
Assessment:
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| Module: Globalisation, Gender And Work | Credits: 20 |
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| Module: Making Desistance And Recovery A Reality | Credits: 20 |
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| Module: Policing And Crime Reduction | Credits: 20 |
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| Module: Politics Of The City | Credits: 20 |
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| Module: Power, Sex And The Body | Credits: 20 |
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| Module: Sex Violence And Extremism | Credits: 20 |
Assessment:
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| Module: Simulating Justice Practice | Credits: 20 |
Assessment:
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| Module: Understanding Human Rights: Disrupting Universalism | Credits: 20 |
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| Module: Work, Employment And Globalisation | Credits: 20 |
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Fees and funding
Home students
Our tuition fees for UK students starting full-time undergraduate study in 2023/2024 are regulated by the UK government and are yet to be confirmed. For an indication, our tuition fee for UK students starting full-time undergraduate study in 2022/2023 is £9,250 per year. During your placement year you will pay a reduced fee of £1,200.
† If you are studying an undergraduate course, postgraduate pre-registration course or postgraduate research course over more than one academic year then your tuition fees may increase in subsequent years in line with Government regulations or UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) published fees. More information can be found in our terms and conditions under student fees regulations.
International students
Our tuition fee for International/EU students starting full-time study in 2023/24 is £15,860 per year. During your placement year you will pay a reduced fee of £1,200.
Financial support for home/EU students
How tuition fees work, student loans and other financial support available.
Additional course costs
This link allows you to view estimated costs associated with the main activities on specific courses. These are estimates and, as such, are only an indication of additional course costs. Actual costs can vary greatly depending on the choices you make during your course.
Additional costs for Criminology courses (PDF, 216.2KB)Legal information
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