School of Social, Historical and Political Studies

BA (Hons) Sociology and Criminology

BA (Hons) Part-time 6 years, Full-time 3 years

Experience, opportunity and inclusion inform education on this course, the University of Wolverhampton drawing from student, teacher and guest input to craft a curriculum which effectively explores contemporary concerns. 

Experience, opportunity and inclusion inform education on this course, the University of Wolverhampton drawing from student, teacher and guest input to craft a curriculum which effectively explores contemporary concerns. 

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BA (Hons)
Start date(s)
September 2024, September 2025
UCAS Code
LM51
Course specifications
Course length
Part-time (6 years),Full-time (3 years)
Campus location
University: City Campus
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Why choose this course?

Experience, opportunity and inclusion inform education on this course, the University of Wolverhampton drawing from student, teacher and guest input to craft a curriculum which effectively explores contemporary concerns. Your insights will be explored through community-based learning, embedding your knowledge through engagement with the lived experiences of people living with disadvantage and discrimination, as well as larger institutions including schools, voluntary sector organisations, the local council or the criminal justice system. The power of celebrity, environmental movements, nationality, crime, policing and probation are examined at local, national and international levels, aided by the expert School of Social, Historical and Political Studies teaching team and curated guest speakers, further enhancing your research with real-world examples and developing skills for the workplace.

What's unique about this course?

  • Your insights will be explored through community-based learning, embedding your knowledge through engagement with the lived experiences of people living with disadvantage and discrimination.
  • This exciting course offers you the opportunity to study the social world we inhabit and apply that knowledge to understand and address social issues.. 
  • Students who graduate from the BA (Hons) Sociology and Criminology and course will have an in-depth theoretical and applied knowledge and understanding of social issues, inequality, the environment, crime, victimisation, and social harm.

What happens on the course?

Our exciting new course offers you the opportunity to study the social world we inhabit and apply that knowledge to understand and address social issues.  What causes inequality, and what can be done to reduce it?  How much power does the media have to shape public opinion and what is the reality behind the newspaper headlines on crime?  What is crime?  Who commits crime and what happens when they do?  What is the importance of nations and nationalities in a global world?  Why is the environment a topic that should be at the forefront of sociological thinking and why is environmental crime on the rise?  How important is the body in the construction of our identity?  How can we understand health and illness outcomes by ethnicity, gender, and even geographical location?  A Sociology and Criminology degree at The University of Wolverhampton enables us to consider these questions, and more, by examining the role of theory in empowering us to understand contemporary concerns at local, national, and international levels.  In your final year of study, you will undertake a piece of individual research on an area of sociology or criminology that particularly interests you, and which will further develop your research skills.

Students who graduate from the BA (Hons) Sociology and Criminology and course will have an in-depth theoretical and applied knowledge and understanding of social issues, inequality, the environment, crime, victimisation, and social harm. Subject specific topics, such as knowledge of the social processes of crime and the criminal justice system, human rights, rehabilitation and desistance, criminal justice history, and youth crime will be explored and complemented by the type of transferable skills that are highly valued by employers in the graduate job market. These include the ability to present and develop a cohesive argument, the development of a wide range of IT skills, research and problem-solving skills, communication skills, and working effectively as part of a team.

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Everything you need to know about this course!

Graduate employability is embedded throughout the degree programme at The University of Wolverhampton, developing students’ expertise in a range of key employer-identified skills that prepare our students for the workforce of the future. Through placements, visits and guest speakers, you will have opportunities to engage with voluntary and public sector organisations, and the wider community, to embed your learning.

Through learning activities such as planning a campaign, analysing policy briefs, analysing data and participating in group activities, you will develop important skills to support your ability to become an inclusive and reflective practitioner in the workplace.

In addition, an array of assignment types, such as poster presentations, writing reports and planning a campaign, will support the development of essential skills for the workplace, such as communication skills, presentation skills, teamworking, IT skills, research skills and critical thinking.

Location Mode Fee Year
Home Full-time £9250 per year 2022-23
Home Full-time £9250 per year 2023-24
Home Full-time £9250 per year 2024-25
Home Part-time £3120 per year# 2022-23
Home Part-time £4625 per year# 2023-24
Home Part-time £4625 per year# 2024-25
International Full-time £13450 per year 2022-23
International Full-time £14450 per year 2023-24
International Full-time £14950 per year 2024-25

The University is committed to a transparent fee structure, with no hidden costs, to help you make an informed decision. This includes information on what is included in the fee and how fees are calculated and reviewed

# Undergraduate part-time fees for 50% rate of study

Typical entry requirement: 96 UCAS points

  • A Levels - grades CCC / BCD
  • BTEC L3 Extended Diploma or OCR Cambridge L3 Technical Extended Diploma - grades MMM
  • BTEC L3 Diploma - grades DD
  • Access to HE Diploma (60 credits) of which a minimum of 45 must be at Level 3 (96 UCAS point equivalence, minimum 45 credits at merit)

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Other Requirements

Students must usually have studied for a minimum of two years post GCSE level. However, we will consider applications from mature students who do not have two years of post-16 study, where they have relevant work experience. Please see http://wlv.ac.uk/mature for further information.

Since I started university in 2018, my capabilities have been recognised by the department, who have inspired me to be consistent and confident.  I have managed to secure employment because of my graduate achievements and volunteering opportunities offered by the university. Eventually, I want to teach, support, and encourage students to achieve their ambitions, and give back the value that the department places on student support and empowerment. – Christiane Jenkins, BA (Hons) Sociology and Politics

As someone who was unsure whether university was for me, my time at the University of Wolverhampton confirmed that I had made the right decision. The staff were all supportive, friendly, welcoming and easily accessible for meetings to help with assignments and other tasks. All of the staff ensured that lectures were engaging and interesting and provided new knowledge and opportunities to research further. The wide range of module choices available across the Sociology course meant that the topics were diverse and engaging. The assignments that were given were also varied and this approach meant that different skills could be learnt and developed. The course allowed me to develop my knowledge and grow a deeper passion for researching in Sociology – Sophie Cole BA (Hons) Sociology

Tuition Fees Loan (Home Fee Status):

Most students will be able to apply for a loans to pay for these subject to eligibility. To find out more information please refer to the government Student Finance website.

Changes for EU students:

The UK government has confirmed that EU students starting courses from 1 August 2021 will normally be classified as having Overseas Fee status. More information about the change is available at UKCISA:

EU citizens living in the UK with 'settled' status, and Irish nationals living in the UK or Ireland, will still be classified as Home students, providing they meet the usual residency requirements, for more information about EU Settlement Scheme (EUSS) click here.


Self-funding:

If you don’t want to take out a loan to pay your fees or if you aren’t eligible to receive a loan, you might want to take advantage of the University’s scheme to pay by instalments: See How to pay.

For more information please contact the Gateway.


Your employer, embassy or organisation can pay for your Tuition fees:

If your employer, embassy or organisation agrees to pay all or part of your tuition fees; the University will refer to them as your sponsor and will invoice them for the appropriate amount.

We must receive notification of sponsorship in writing as soon as possible, and before enrolment, confirming that the sponsor will pay your tuition fees.


Financial Hardship:

Students can apply to the Dennis Turner Opportunity Fund.

for help with course related costs however this cannot be used for fees or to cover general living costs.


Bursaries and Scholarships:

In addition the University also offers a range of Bursaries and Scholarships packages

You can find more information on the University’s Funding, cost, fee and support pages.

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