3.5-Term Pathway - Foundation Certificate for Business, Law and Social Sciences - Continue to Bachelor of Arts (Honours) - Criminology and Sociology (Honours Select 50:50)

Program Description

Studying Criminology as 50% of the degree gives students a thorough understanding of the role of criminology in society. Year One introduces them to criminology and serves as a foundation for the second and third years. By Year Three, students will be able to study from a range of areas that include: Crimes of the powerful; Community and public involvement in crime and criminal justice; The risk society; Criminal victimisation; Youth crime, youth justice and social control. In Year Three students may wish to study for their dissertation if they have completed the research methods modules. Alternatively, students can take the applied social research module and carry out a piece of research commissioned by a local agency. This offers both a great opportunity for them to study in the ‘real world’ as well as an experience that will appeal to prospective employers.

Studying Sociology as 50% of the degree gives students a thorough understanding of the way in which society works. Core modules in Year One provide students with a firm foundation for future study. In Year Three, students will have the choice to study specialist subjects in-depth and develop their independent learning. Students may opt for a dissertation and pursue a topic of their choice. Alternatively, students can gain valuable employability skills and opt for Liverpool's Applied social research module or Social policy project and combine work experience with their studies, by carrying out a piece of research commissioned by a local agency.