COURSE CURRICULUM

The Criminology and Sociology degree at the University of Suffolk offers a comprehensive curriculum that examines crime and society through multiple lenses. In the first year, students build a foundational understanding through modules such as Introduction to Criminology, Sociological Imagination, and Social Science Skills. Topics like Social Change and the History of Crime and Punishment explore how societal structures evolve and how crime and justice have been shaped over time. The module on Migration and Ethnicity encourages students to consider cultural diversity and the social dynamics of identity and integration.In the second year, the program delves deeper into theory and application with modules like Understanding Research and Social Theory, enabling students to critically engage with academic literature and research methods. Modules such as Globalisation, Criminological Theory, and Youth Crime and Justice provide insight into the global and generational dimensions of crime and social change. Policing and Social Justice and Policy further develop an understanding of institutional responses to crime and inequality, while The World of Work introduces career awareness and professional development.The final year emphasises independent inquiry and specialised topics. The Independent Project allows students to conduct in-depth research on an area of personal academic interest. Optional modules such as Mental Health Policy and Practice, Gender and Sexuality, Victimology, Drugs, Crime and Society, and Penology explore key contemporary issues in both criminology and sociology. Data Analysis and Visualisation for Social Scientists equips students with practical skills for interpreting and presenting research data effectively. This carefully structured program not only deepens students’ understanding of the complex relationship between crime and society but also builds essential research, analytical, and communication skills for future careers in criminal justice, social services, policy, and research sectors.