Criminology and Sociology with a Year in Industry BSc (Hons)

UK

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What will I learn?

Our Department of Law and Criminology has an intellectually challenging approach to research and education. Studying Criminology and Sociology at Royal Holloway means that you will learn from internationally renowned experts who will share their research and experience so that you gain invaluable skills, such as research and data analysis, which are highly sought after by employers. How does crime arise, and how does society deal with it? On this course you will explore issues of criminal behaviour, punishment and rehabilitation strategies while also examining the social forces that affect individuals and impact on their behaviour. Throughout the course you will be encouraged to focus on the causes of crime and the workings of the criminal justice system, and to understand a range of social problems and policy issues. Our balanced approach to research and teaching guarantees high quality teaching from subject leaders, cutting edge materials and intellectually challenging debates. You will receive individual attention and flexibility to acquire expertise within a specialist field, such as: youth and crime, war and terrorism, restorative justice and forensic psychology. In the final year you will complete a dissertation on a related topic of your choice.- Develop a sound and extensive knowledge base in criminology and sociology.- Trained in research techniques.- Understand complex social problems.- Explore and evaluate policing practices and development.- Develop critical and independent thinking.

Which department am I in?

Law

Study options

Full Time (4 Years)

Tuition fees
£22,900.00 (24,95,097) per year
£22900 Per year

This is a fixed fee

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Start date

September 2025

Venue

Main Site

Royal Holloway, University Of London,

Egham Hill,

Egham,

Surrey,

TW20 0EX, SOUTHERN ENGLAND, England

Entry requirements

For students from United States

Where an applicant is taking the EPQ alongside A-levels, the EPQ will be taken into consideration and result in lower A-level grades being required.Socio-economic factors which may have impacted an applicant's education will be taken into consideration and alternative offers may be made to these applicants.General Studies and Critical Thinking A-levels are not accepted.At least five GCSEs at grade A*-C or 9-4 including English and Mathematics are also required.

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.

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About Royal Holloway

International students can enjoy a diverse community at Royal Holloway where over 130 countries are represented.

  • Based in Egham, Surrey, 19 miles from central London
  • One of the world’s most beautiful campuses
  • Scholarships specifically for international students
  • English language and pathway programmes available