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BSc (Hons) Sociology with Criminology

MUMiddlesex University London · London

The BSc Sociology with Criminology at Middlesex University London is designed for students eager to explore the complex connections between society, crime, and justice. This interdisciplinary degree blends critical socio…

Tuition
£9,790/yr
Duration
3 years
Intakes
Sep
English
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Course Overview

The BSc Sociology with Criminology at Middlesex University London is designed for students eager to explore the complex connections between society, crime, and justice. This interdisciplinary degree blends critical sociological thinking with criminological expertise, preparing students to make a real impact in fields such as social research, policy, criminal justice, and advocacy. The course is available as a three-year full-time programme, with an optional four-year route that includes a 12-month work placement. Part-time study options are also available. Throughout the programme, students engage with pressing global issues including race, class, gender, and human rights. The curriculum emphasises research-led learning, equipping students with the skills to design and conduct social research using digital and traditional methods. With expert teaching from active researchers and a strong focus on employability, this degree provides a robust foundation for diverse career paths in the public and voluntary sectors.

Entry Requirements

Academic Qualifications

UCAS: 80-112 UCAS points including GCSE Grade C/4 in English A-level: BBC BTEC: DMM Access requirements: Overall pass including 45 credits at level 3, all at Merit or higher

English Language Requirements

6.5 (with a minimum of 6.0 in each component)

Grade C/4 in English

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Fees & Scholarships

Tuition (international)
£24,500/yr
Deposit to secure offer
£2,000 (deducted from tuition)
Estimated living costs (Manchester)
£12,000–£14,500/yr

Scholarships available

Global Excellence Scholarship — £5,000 tuition reduction, automatic consideration for applicants with first-class equivalent grades. South Asia & Africa Merit Award — £3,000, essay-based, deadline 31 May.

Course Structure & Modules

Year 1

Understanding contemporary society30 Credits Credits
Responses to Crime in the 21st Century30 Credits Credits
Crime in Social Context30 Credits Credits
Researching Crimes and Communities30 Credits Credits

Year 2

Race and Social Justice30 Credits Credits
Societies in Global Perspective30 Credits Credits
Research Methods for Studying Contemporary Society30 Credits Credits
Victimology30 Credits Credits
Courts, Prisons and Rehabilitation30 Credits Credits

Year 3 Work Placement Year (Optional)

Placement Year120 Credits Credits

Year 3

Learning at Work - Optional60 Credits Credits
Communities, Mobility and Migration30 Credits Credits
Drugs, Crime and Control - Optional30 Credits Credits
Digital Lives: Cybercrime and Radicalisation - Optional30 Credits Credits
Organised Crime and Crimes of the Powerful - Optional30 Credits Credits
Violent Crime - Optional30 Credits Credits
Dissertation60 Credits Credits

Career outcomes

Graduates move into roles across analytics, engineering and strategy. Recent graduate employers span major national employers, consultancies and fast-growing regional startups. The course draws on strong industry ties and a dedicated careers service running sector-specific recruitment fairs.

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Employed or further study, 15mo
£38k
Median starting salary
120+
Industry project partners

🇬🇧 Your route to working in United Kingdom.

As a full-time student you'll apply for a Student visa covering the full course length. After graduating, most of our destinations offer a post-study work route allowing you to live and work with no sponsorship needed for a fixed period — often opening a path toward a skilled worker visa and eventual settlement. Full details on our United Kingdom guide →

Campus Locations

London

About this information

Last updated
4 June 2026
Source
mdx.ac.uk

Course information on this page was last updated from the Middlesex University London website available at mdx.ac.uk on 4 June 2026. NELO is not affiliated with or in partnership with Middlesex University London; we display course information the institution has published publicly. Fees, entry requirements, dates and other information is subject to change; for the latest details and for admissions, please contact the institution directly.

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