BA (Hons) Sociology & Criminology L6 (Top Up)

Bishop Auckland College

This exciting and innovative top-up degree course enables students to gain a full honours degree, following their previous achievement of a Level 5 HND or Foundation Degree in a related subject prior to commencing this programme. This programme is validated by The Open University. This programme is taught on a face to face basis and involves one full day per week in College, and one additional day of independent learning/study. This programme is designed for individuals who have already achieved a Level 5 / Foundation Degree in a closely related programme (individual programmes will be discussed with applicants at interview stage to discuss potential entry onto the programme). You can find the programme specification for this course here and the programme handbook here. This thought-provoking top-up degree develops your critical understanding of crime & globalisation, anthropological traditions, the sociology of power, control & resistance as well as completion of a Dissertation project. You'll learn how to think critically about how people engage and interact with the world around them. This course will put you at the forefront of the critical social debates defining the 21st century, from dealing with crime and addiction to the social impact of violence against women and girls. There is no annual price increase and no additional costs will be incurred where possible. A copy of our Fee Policy is available upon request.

What will I do?

Level 6 Modules include: Dissertation, Criminology & Globalisation, Anthropological Traditions, The Sociology of Power Control and Resistance You will be fully supported by a personal tutor and dissertation supervisor.

What will it give me?

Completion of this one year programme (full time) or two year programme (when studied part time) will give you a BA (Hons) Degree in Sociology & Criminology.