Criminology and Sociology (with Placement Year) - BA (Hons)

St Mary's University, Twickenham

**Challenge perspectives and instigate change with our Criminology and Sociology degree**Investigate crime, punishment, and social inequality with our hands-on Criminology and Sociology degree. You will examine classical, radical, and emerging thought as you cover topics like:- modern slavery- terrorism- migration- human rights- policing- race- cyber-crime.**Challenge perspectives and instigate change with our Criminology and Sociology degree** Investigate crime, punishment, and social inequality with our hands-on Criminology and Sociology degree. You will examine classical, radical, and emerging thought as you cover topics like: • modern slavery• terrorism• migration• human rights• policing• race• cyber-crime.**Take your learning outside the classroom** With our criminology and sociology course, you can participate in field trips and workshops. You can also attend talks by guest speakers, discussing the latest research on subjects like: • human trafficking• organised crime• prisons• youth violence• gangs• media representation of crime and social issues.**Hear from our students**Jo, Criminology and Sociology student – "The teaching staff helped bring the subjects alive and offered invaluable support". **About the Placement Year**A placement year enables you to undertake a year of experience in an organisation between your second and final year.It will enable you to:- apply the knowledge and skills you gain from your course in a work setting- build your commercial awareness and insights into organisations and industries you might want to work in- develop your professional skills through company training, networking skills and confidence in the workplace- get some great experience for future job applications or even land a graduate job.**Support from St Mary’s every step of the way**Securing a placement can really help you develop your job search skills and the Employability Service placement and Careers Teams can support you to find and apply for available opportunities.**Please note:** in the event that you cannot secure a placement you will be able to transfer onto the three year version of your degree programme.**Why St Mary’s?**You will gain skills and support to make a positive impact – for yourself and for others – through high-quality teaching, real-world experience, and a community that lifts each other up. Our campus is a London oasis – blending city energy with open green spaces to think, connect, and grow.

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