Criminology and Sociology BA (Hons)

At Edge Hill, we offer more than just theory. You’ll examine real-world issues in rich cultural, political, and historical contexts, gaining insight into how social forces shape everything from the legal system to everyday life. Our programme uniquely combines cutting-edge criminological theory with deep sociological analysis, giving you the tools to critically engage with complex social issues like inequality, justice, and marginalisation.

You’ll investigate how societies define crime, produce social harms, and enforce laws that often reflect structural power rather than fairness. This means questioning the status quo and learning to think like a changemaker.

Experiential learning is at the heart of your journey. You’ll have the opportunity to enhance your studies through exploring historical perspectives through archival work, and engage directly with local communities through activism and outreach projects. These experiences will build your confidence, expand your worldview, and give you real-world insight into the systems you’re studying.

By the time you graduate, you’ll have more than just a degree. You’ll have dual disciplinary expertise, a strong portfolio of research and analytical skills, and a passion for social justice that’s backed by practical experience. Whether you’re aiming for a career in social research, criminal justice, policy, advocacy, or postgraduate study, this course opens the door to a wide range of impactful futures.

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Your future career

By the time you achieve your criminology and sociology degree, you’ll have a wide range of transferable skills that will equip you for a graduate role or further study.

Our graduates go on to have exciting careers in the police, HM prison service and the Home Office, as well as in these areas:

• criminal or youth justice agencies
• youth and community work
• law and research
• offender management
• outreach

Other students continue onto postgraduate study, or train to become teachers or social workers.