Criminology with Sociology University of Essex Online
| Award | Attendance | Study | Duration | Start | Domestic fees | International fees |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CertHe, BA (Hons) | Online | Part-time, Online | 4 months | October | £21701 in total | £21701 in total |
Scholarship opportunities
- Designated for undergraduate student loans in England.
- Simple monthly payment plan available, enabling you to spread the cost over the duration of your studies.
- Global scholarship available for international students based overseas in eligible countries.
- 10% corporate discount available when three or more of your employees study with us.
Please note, a maximum of two discounts or scholarships can be applied. The corporate discount can’t be used in conjunction with any other discount or scholarship. Make an enquiry now to find out more information about our discounts and scholarships.
Course overview
Explore the societal factors that influence the criminal justice system with this 100% online BA (Hons) Criminology with Sociology.
The course explores critical and systematic approaches to analysing and evaluating evidence, while considering the sociological and criminological factors that underpin current social challenges.
You'll gain a sound understanding of core areas of criminology and sociology. You'll also learn to critically analyse crime, justice, systems of punishment, deviance, and social structures.
Delve into a range of interesting topics, including:
- key sociological concepts, theories and debates
- the influence of social structures, processes and institutions on individuals and groups
- media representations of crime and justice
- contemporary social issues
A shorter 16-month CertHE is also available for this course, equal to a total of 120 credits.
Learning and assessments
The course is delivered via our Virtual Learning Environment (VLE), enabling you to study at your own pace with 24/7 access to study materials. Lectures take place in the form of multimedia lecturecasts comprising of video, audio, text, infographics and multiple questions to provide you with an interactive study experience. Even though you’ll be learning remotely, you'll have the opportunity to engage with your classmates and tutors through seminars and live Q&A sessions. There are no exams as the assessments are conducted in a form of written assignments, discussion forum participation, reflective journal entries and group work accessed via our VLE.
Entry requirements
At University of Essex Online, we believe everyone should be able to access education. That’s why we take both academic and work-based experience into account when deciding if you’re eligible for a course.
All our potential students are assessed individually by a dedicated Admissions team who’ll determine whether you’re right for either the academic, open or work experience entry route onto our courses.
Academic entry route
- two A-levels or equivalent
Work experience entry route
- GCSE Maths and English at grade C or above, or equivalent
- at least three years’ relevant work experience
English language requirements
As our courses are delivered in English, a high proficiency in English is required. If English isn’t your first language, your ability should be equivalent to an IELTS (Academic) score of 6.0. Don’t worry if you don’t hold an IELTS or equivalent qualification – we offer a free online English test to assess your proficiency.
You don’t need to prove your English ability if you are a national of, or have completed a qualification equivalent to a UK degree in, any of the countries listed on our website.