COURSE CURRICULUM

The Sociology with Criminology BSc Honours at Middlesex University provides a comprehensive framework for understanding society, crime, and justice through a combination of sociological and criminological perspectives. In Year 1, students establish a strong foundation with compulsory modules in understanding contemporary society, crime in social context, responses to crime in the twenty-first century, and researching crimes and communities. This first year focuses on developing critical thinking, research skills, and an understanding of social structures, criminal behaviour, and justice systems. In Year 2, students continue to build analytical and research capabilities with compulsory modules in societies in global perspective and research methods for studying contemporary society. Optional modules such as race and social justice, victimology, and courts, prisons and rehabilitation allow students to explore specialised areas and tailor their studies to personal and professional interests. In Year 3, the program emphasises independent learning and applied experience. Compulsory modules include communities, mobility and migration, and a dissertation, providing opportunities for in-depth research and critical analysis. Optional modules, including drugs, crime and control, digital lives focusing on cybercrime and radicalisation, organised crime, and violent crime, allow students to deepen their understanding of contemporary criminological issues. Overall, the course equips graduates with analytical, research, and practical skills, preparing them for careers in research, public policy, criminal justice, and related fields, while fostering critical and ethical thinking about social issues.