Bachelor of Arts (Hons) in Criminology and Sociology
University of Bedfordshire - Bedford Campus
UK,England
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36 Months
Duration
CAD 15,500/year
Tuition Fee
CAD 0 FREE
Application Fee
Sep 2025
Apply Date
UK, England
Type: University
Location Type: Urban
Founded: 2006
Total Students: 20,000 +
Int. Students: 2,000 +
Campus Detail
Main Campus Address
Polhill Ave, Bedford MK41 9EA, United Kingdom
Bachelor of Arts (Hons) in Criminology and Sociology
Program Overview
This is an interdisciplinary course that will give you the opportunity to develop into excellent a social scientist capable of working in different sectors and countries across the globe.
This course prioritises the acquisition of knowledge and skills relevant in the 21st century, through effective learning and teaching strategies that embodies personalised learning, realistic learning activities, robust curriculum framework, employability and creative and innovative assessment strategies. The interdisciplinary nature of the course equates to diversity of topic areas in criminology and sociology as well as broad social science topics available as unit selection that provides opportunities for students to channel their learning along chosen career choice.
The need to develop globally aware students has meant that our curriculum is structured so that the units offered reflect both national and international matters. As an interdisciplinary course you will have the opportunity to develop a critical and an analytical mind and explore issues from diverse theoretical perspectives. Because of the nature of this course, volunteering is embedded in the various units, so students are exposed to real life situations, events and policy matters, and as such able to appreciate the link between theory and practices.
The course is taught by staff who are research active in the different fields of social sciences such as human rights, trafficking, gangs, contextual safeguarding, gambling industry, and unaccompanied asylum-seeking children, policing, social justice, housing, public policy, youth crime and violence, prisons and offender management. Since its introduction, the course has attracted students from diverse social backgrounds, ethnicity and nationality; thus, providing richness in student experiences and learning.
In the first year, you will be introduced to the intellectual foundations of both subjects and core skills in social sciences and research. The second year provides students with opportunity to explore their interests through option units alongside the core units. The final year covers specialised areas and an independent research project of your choice.
Why choose this course?
- Develop skills in interpreting and evaluating evidence, researching, and making informed and reasoned arguments
- Study with expert staff from a variety of social science backgrounds including forensic psychiatry, policing, offender management, social work and youth justice
- Develop your communication, group work, IT, problem-solving and job search and application skills
- Challenge yourself to develop your own position on policy, practice and employability
- Benefit from a course that can lead you into a range of careers in policing, the prison service, juvenile justice, youth work, educational welfare, family care, probation and social work, as well as other jobs in social services, local government, social administration, HR, communications and marketing
Application Fee
Application Fee: CAD 0 FREE Tuition Fee
CAD 15,500 per year
*Note: The fee is approximate and is subject to change
Living Cost in University of Bedfordshire - Bedford Campus
CAD 12,276 per year
*Note: The fee is approximate and is subject to change
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
Check program website for more information about funding options.
