Criminology and Sociology BA(Hons)

The BA (Hons) Criminology and Sociology at the University of Brighton explores crime, justice, social behaviour, inequality, identity, culture, and the wider social issues that shape communities and institutions. The course helps students understand why crime happens, how society responds to it, and how social factors influence people’s lives. Students develop strong skills in research, critical thinking, communication, policy analysis, and problem-solving, which are valuable across public, private, and voluntary sectors. Graduates can pursue careers in areas such as criminal justice, policing support, probation, youth work, social research, community development, policy work, charity organisations, rehabilitation services, and local government. A suitable career plan is to begin in entry-level roles within social services, justice agencies, NGOs, or community support organisations, gain practical experience, and later progress into specialist roles in crime prevention, social policy, offender rehabilitation, research, or public sector management