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University of Gloucestershire
Undergraduate

Criminology and Sociology

BSc (Hons)

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Study type
Full Time
Course length
3 Years
Campus
Oxstalls, Gloucester
UCAS Code
L307

Why choose UoG?

Discover how crime, justice, and society connect on a global scale. Learn from guest speakers from GCHQ, the police, and Victim Support, and gain experience through placements with our local connections.

Top reasons to study this course

Explore the world through the lens of social (in)justice, sustainability, forensic criminology and our political world. We apply theories and concepts for an understanding of divisions, differences and structural inequalities; crimes and social harms; forensic and criminal investigation.  

The classical criminological and sociological concepts of intersectionality and structural inequalities are woven throughout this degree, adding depth and purchase to our understandings of identity and power, crime and punishment, justice and injustice.  

Through the modules, we situate our local lives within the global landscape. We demonstrate how the criminal justice system can create a fairer world and make a difference to the lives of offenders and victims. We examine alternative understandings of crime and punishment, exploring restorative and therapeutic approaches for both perpetrators and victims. 

Research methods are the tools of our trade and students work on real-world research projects, providing the next generation of Criminologists and Sociologists with the skills and expertise for employability.

Our local connections mean that students can build their CVs through working with local organisations within modules and placement opportunities.

As a Criminology student you can expect to participate in a range of lectures, seminars, practicals and simulations.  

Lecture sizes can range vary from 20 to 100 students depending on the module. 

Students are assessed via essays, AI critiques, portfolios, blogs, journal critiques, report writing, group and individual presentations and a small number of exams

Within the social sciences students are exposed to a range of guest speakers. Previous speakers have come from the following organisations:

  • Victim Support
  • HM Prison and Probation Service  
  • Get into teaching
  • Restorative Justice Council UK
  • The Police 

GCHQ, provide talks on employability techniques as well as an insight into working in GCHQ itself. 

We’re committed to decolonising the curriculum, offering students a global perspective on crime and justice, and fostering a critical understanding of criminology and sociology in diverse cultural contexts.

One of the many ways our students become career-ready, is through opportunities to take part in research projects with their lecturers, including writing papers, analysing data and working on media projects.

Past and current students have been active researchers on the following research projects with their lecturers:

  • Sexual Violence Research Group  
  • Analysis of CBC Women’s Safety Survey  
  • Remembering Srebrenica annual commemoration and ongoing educational work  
  • Assisting police investigations of homicide tracking threat escalation patterns 
  • Assisting lawyers in building a case against Andrew Tate 
  • Assisting lawyers in cases of appeal against homicide convictions 
  • Assisting police in investigating sudden deaths that may have been staged as non-suspicious

Social science graduates have secured a range of diverse and rewarding career paths. Alumni examples include: 

  • Safeguarding Officer, Police 
  • Forensic Criminologist 
  • Financial Crime Prevention Officer
  • Risk Control Consultant in Banking 
  • Revenge Porn Helpline Officer 
  • Rehabilitation Officer of sexual offenders  
  • Offender Resettlement Worker 
  • HMP Belmarsh  

 

 

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The Crime scene house

Master real-world investigation techniques

The crime scene house and car provide opportunities for realistic training where students stage and investigate mock crime scenes. Develop your essential evidence collection and crime scene processing skills in these dedicated facilities.

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Entry Requirements

104 – 120 UCAS tariff points

Your grades are just one part of your story, which is why at UoG we accept any grades from any combination of level 3 qualifications.

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Here’s an example of how 104 – 120 UCAS tariff points might look for some common level 3 qualifications.

GCSE in English Lang/Lit and Maths at grade 4/C or above are usually required.

Unsure if we could offer you a place? Check out the UCAS tariff calculator or contact our admissions team if you have any questions.

We welcome students from all over the world to study our foundation, undergraduate and postgraduate courses.

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You must also meet our English language requirements, such as IELTS or an equivalent test.

If you need to improve your English before starting your course, we offer pre-sessional English programmes delivered online by our trusted partner, Study Group.


If you can’t find the entry requirements for your country or have any questions, please email [email protected] or call us on +44 (0) 3330 141414.

Fees and costs

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Tuition fees

The above fees apply to your first year of study only, and will increase for subsequent years. View our undergraduate tuition fees for further information.

Additional costs

Your tuition fees cover most costs related to your course, but you may need to budget for some additional costs.

These can include items such as specialist equipment, materials for projects, professional memberships, field trips or placements. You may also have everyday costs as a student, like printing, books and stationery.

To help you plan ahead and make the most of your money, explore our Budgeting at uni guide for practical advice and support.

Start date
Tuition fees

The above fees apply to your first year of study only, and will increase for subsequent years. View our undergraduate tuition fees for further information.

Additional costs

Your tuition fees cover most costs related to your course, but you may need to budget for some additional costs.

These can include items such as specialist equipment, materials for projects, professional memberships, field trips or placements. You may also have everyday costs as a student, like printing, books and stationery.

To help you plan ahead and make the most of your money, explore our Budgeting at uni guide for practical advice and support.

Teaching staff

You’ll be taught by a team that blends academic research with professional practice. Lecturers draw on expertise in areas such as social harms, justice, policing and forensics, ensuring teaching is both research-informed and grounded in real-world contexts.

Through a wide range of modules, students engage with criminological theory, research methods and applied practice. This mix of perspectives prepares graduates for diverse careers in the criminal justice sector and related fields.

Connections

Homicide Research Group

Bringing together students and academics at UoG with an interest in coercive control, stalking and homicide to review relevant cases.

Gloucester City Safe

Complete your research methods assignment collecting data for Gloucester City Safe (GCS), a not-for-profit Business Crime Reduction Partnership.

Gloucestershire Rape and Sexual Abuse Centre (GRASAC)

GRASAC provides confidential and non-judgemental support for all survivors of sexual violence. Engage with partnership work as well as volunteering, internships and collaborative training.

Restorative Justice Council UK (RJC)

The RJC mission is to promote and advance the use of restorative practice, in all its forms, for the betterment of the public. The RJC have provided talks to students as well as opportunities to attend the national annual conference. 

Homicide Research Group

Bringing together students and academics at UoG with an interest in coercive control, stalking and homicide to review relevant cases.

Gloucester City Safe

Complete your research methods assignment collecting data for Gloucester City Safe (GCS), a not-for-profit Business Crime Reduction Partnership.

Gloucestershire Rape and Sexual Abuse Centre (GRASAC)

GRASAC provides confidential and non-judgemental support for all survivors of sexual violence. Engage with partnership work as well as volunteering, internships and collaborative training.

Restorative Justice Council UK (RJC)

The RJC mission is to promote and advance the use of restorative practice, in all its forms, for the betterment of the public. The RJC have provided talks to students as well as opportunities to attend the national annual conference. 

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