Undergraduate study 2018/19
Sociology and Criminology
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University of the Year The Times Higher Education named us as their University of the Year in November 2013. They liked our “bold, imaginative and innovative initiatives.”
Queen’s Award We’ve always supported the international student community. So we were very pleased to win the Queen’s Award for Enterprise: International Trade in 2013.
Queen’s Anniversary Prize The Queen’s Anniversary Prize is a big thing in UK Higher Education. We were delighted to earn one for our role in expanding global boundaries of new music.
Educate North Award The Educate North Awards celebrate the role of Higher Education in the North of England. We won New University of the Year at the awards in 2015.
Athena Swan We’re serious about gender equality. We want an equal number of men and women on our science and engineering courses, for instance. Our commitment was recognised in 2015 with the Athena SWAN Bronze Award.
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Welcome to Sociology and Criminology You have made an excellent choice in considering a Sociology or Criminology course here at the University of Huddersfield. As you read through this brochure, I hope you’ll see why. We pride ourselves on the quality of our teaching. You’ll be taught by tutors who are highly committed to their teaching, and who care deeply about what you achieve.
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A Four Star University QS Stars have given us four stars. That means we are “highly international, demonstrating excellence in both teaching and research with an excellent environment for students and staff.”
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In the field of Sociology, your studies will benefit from the research strengths of our teaching staff in areas including gender, sexuality, race, ethnicity and nationalism. On the Criminology side, our teaching team are able to draw upon research being undertaken in the University’s Applied Criminology Centre and their own experience of working with offenders and victims of crime.
Previous Huddersfield Sociology or Criminology graduates have gone on to work in organisations including Covea Insurance, Kirklees Council, G2 Legal Limited, Lloyds Banking Group, ASDA, The Co-op, UK Ministry of Defence, West Yorkshire Police, the National Probation Service and the NHS.* Join us and together we will take the first steps in making a real difference to your future career.
Dr Chris Gifford Head of Department, Behavioural and Social Sciences
Find out more about our awards at hud.ac.uk/about/our-awards
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Great student satisfaction. Great teaching. Great opportunities.
Study with us In our first year we did a module called ‘Human Rights in Contemporary Society’ and I loved it. I now want to study a Master’s degree in Human Rights Law. Chloe Withers, Criminology BSc(Hons)
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Placements
On the Sociology courses you will be eligible for student membership of the British Sociological Association (BSA).
All courses offer you the opportunity to undertake a work placement.
Are you fascinated by how society shapes us? How relationships between people and institutions can determine how we act? Or understand what makes a criminal, and ways to reduce crime? Then this subject is for you. It will challenge your assumptions and maybe change a few. And you’ll hopefully gain a wide range of skills that will help you once you step out into wider society too.
You’ll have the chance to learn from real-world scenarios every step of the way, and you’ll gain a fascinating insight into the causes of crime and how it can be reduced. Our academics have worked with offenders and victims of crime and will be able to share their real-life experiences with you, so you could gain some unique insights into the policing and criminal justice system.
You’ll deal with some of the issues that are making headlines and causing waves all around us. You’ll have the chance to study some fascinating subjects that are shaping our world, and in your second year we’ll give you the opportunity to further develop your skills with a work placement.
If you chose to study a sociology course you’ll be eligible for student membership when you join the British Sociological Association (BSA). You’ll also be in a strong position to show employers that you’ve got the knowledge and the skills they’re looking for. Previous graduates have gone on to work in organisations like Covea Insurance, Kirklees Council, Lloyds Banking Group, UK Ministry of Defence, West Yorkshire Police, the National Probation Service and the NHS.*
Previous students have undertaken placements with community organisations, youth offending teams, the police and national government. You might even be able to study abroad. Our tutors have their own specialisms and research interests, and you’ll be given the chance to draw on their skills to find your own unique path. You might explore issues like gender, sexuality, race, ethnicity and nationalism. If you’re passionate about something, we’ll draw out that enthusiasm and encourage you to flourish.
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1. Library The library facilities are easily accessible with a vast range of books and journal articles available both online and offline.
2. Study Abroad Students on their study abroad exchange programme at the State University of New York (SUNY).
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Graduates employed from this course
Behavioural Sciences BSc(Hons)
100%* Key information: UCAS code: C830 Duration: 3 years full-time Entry requirements: BBC at A Level DMM at BTEC 112 UCAS points from a combination of Level 3 qualifications Inc. a grade B in an A Level or a Distinction in BTEC Subsidiary Diploma
What drives people to make the choices they make and do the things they do? And how do those processes go on to form relationships, groups and society as a whole? This course takes a fascinating look at the individual and social processes that help to shape the world we live in. The study of behavioural sciences combines elements of psychology and sociology to explore how individuals behave, and how society functions. It looks at life as we live it, and the situations we all know and experience, to understand what goes on under the surface.
Placement This course includes a work placement.
have taken placements in schools, colleges, charities, law firms, community organisations and commercial businesses. You may also have the opportunity to study abroad for a term. It could help to enhance your personal development, enabling you to build your confidence and key skills that will further your future employability prospects.
Key information: UCAS code: M900 Duration: 3 years full-time Entry requirements: BBC at A Level DMM at BTEC 112 UCAS points from a combination of Level 3 qualifications Inc. a grade B in an A Level or a Distinction in BTEC Subsidiary Diploma
This course could help you find a future career in sectors like the civil service, public service and charities, amongst others. You’ll also be eligible for student membership of the British Sociological Association (BSA).
BSc(Hons)
You’ll study a wide spectrum of criminal behavior, from petty theft through to state-sponsored
Our exchange programme could give you the opportunity to study abroad for a term.
Bobbie Horsfall, Behavioural Sciences BSc(Hons) 2016 graduate, undertook her work placement at the Young Person’s Prevention and Support Service
For detailed course and employability information, including full entry requirements, please visit hud.ac.uk/courses
Crime is a feature of social life in every community and society throughout the world. As the behaviours that are regarded as crime, and the types of criminal behaviour committed constantly change, the need for criminal justice related agencies and governments to understand crime and how to reduce it continues to rise. This course could give you the skills and knowledge you need for a future career working with offenders, victims and criminal or social justice organisations. You’ll have the chance to hear from guest speakers such as police officers, drug outreach workers or criminal justice staff. You’ll have the opportunity to take part in debates about the latest issues, such as why people commit crime, how to stop crime, and how to prevent people being victimised. You could also investigate some fascinating topics such as sexual offending, cyber and environmental crime.
Study abroad
“My placement prepared me for the workplace. I was given responsibilities such as running the ‘drop in’ service, which gave me the opportunity to understand the experiences of young people.”
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Criminology
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We’ll give you lots of opportunities to explore real-life examples and situations, moving beyond the theory to see what it means in context. In your second year you’ll have the chance to go on a work placement, so you can put what you’ve learnt into practice. Previous students
* Percentage of graduates from this course who go on to work and/or further study within six months of graduating (Destinations of Leavers Survey 2014/15).
Graduates employed from this course
* Percentage of graduates from this course who go on to work and/or further study within six months of graduating (Destinations of Leavers Survey 2014/15).
terrorism. And you’ll be encouraged to investigate ways to reduce the crime rate, and assess the effect of organisations within the criminal justice system, such as the police and the Crown Prosecution Service. You’ll be taught by tutors who have a wide range of research specialisms and knowledge of the issues involved in criminology today. They’ll engage you in debates, and give you a good picture of what it’s like in the real world. Many have worked in the criminal justice system or the voluntary sector, and they’ll use their expertise to give you practical examples of the work you could end up doing. You could be working with offenders or victims, or advising organisations on the steps they can take to reduce crime. In your second year you’ll complete a work placement. Previous students have worked with youth offending teams, in prisons, police stations and courts as well as in voluntary agencies supporting offenders and victims in the community. You could also study abroad for a term in your second year.
Sarah Batey, Criminology BSc(Hons) 2016 graduate, undertook her work placement at West Yorkshire Community Rehabilitation Company “My placement enabled me to transition the new academic knowledge I was learning into professional practice. It clarified that I wanted to work with offenders in this setting and made me feel confident in my abilities and potential to reach these goals.”
For detailed course and employability information, including full entry requirements, please visit hud.ac.uk/courses
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Graduates employed from this course
90%* Key information: UCAS code: ML93 Duration: 3 years full-time Entry requirements: BBC at A Level DMM at BTEC 112 UCAS points from a combination of Level 3 qualifications Inc. a grade B in an A Level or a Distinction in BTEC Subsidiary Diploma
Sociology and Criminology BSc(Hons)
If you’re interested in society and personal identity, and you want to explore what makes people commit crimes, and how crime may be prevented, this course is a highly rewarding and fascinating combination of sociology and criminology. There’s an equal weighting to both disciplines, and the course is designed to help you prepare for a future career in sectors such as the civil and public services, charities and others. On the course you’ll be taught by experts from both the sociology and criminology disciplines. You’ll learn from sociology tutors who specialise in areas such as gender and sexuality, race and ethnicity, the body, nationalism and identity. Within the criminology aspect of the course, you’ll look at the causes of crime, disorder and theories about how to reduce crime. Again, you’ll benefit from tutors who have a range of research specialisms, and have
* Percentage of graduates from this course who go on to work and/or further study within six months of graduating (Destinations of Leavers Survey 2014/15).
Graduates employed from this course
Placement This course includes a work placement.
90%* professional experience working with offenders, victims and crime-prevention agencies, giving you unique insights into real-life experiences. On both the sociology and criminology aspects of the course, you will be able to choose topics and develop your understanding in areas that interest you. In the second year, you’ll have the opportunity to go on a work placement. Previous students have chosen to work with community organisations, the voluntary sector, youth offending teams with the police, and within national and local government. The placement will give you the chance to put what you’ve learnt into practice.
Key information: UCAS code: CL83 Duration: 3 years full-time Entry requirements: BBC at A Level DMM at BTEC 112 UCAS points from a combination of Level 3 qualifications Inc. a grade B in an A Level or a Distinction in BTEC Subsidiary Diploma
During your second year you’ll have the chance to study abroad for a term. You’ll also be eligible for student membership of the British Sociological Association (BSA).
Study abroad Our exchange programme could give you the opportunity to study abroad for a term.
Rachel Salter, Sociology and Criminology BSc(Hons) 2016 graduate, undertook her work placement with West Yorkshire Community Chaplaincy Project (WYCCP)
Sociology and Psychology BSc(Hons)
Our society is rapidly changing. The study of psychology and sociology together is a fascinating and distinctive synergy of two closely related disciplines. This type of study provides an enhanced set of ‘people skills’ that go beyond those gained from studying a single subject. On the course we’ll give an equal weight to both sociology and psychology. On the sociology side, you’ll study and analyse social relationships in a range of human experiences. From relationships between men and women to the formulation of identity, from race, ethnicity and gender through to the relationship between the powerful and powerless in society, you’ll cover some fascinating areas. Psychology examines the same areas, but from the viewpoint of the individual, looking at their mental processes and structures.
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Placement This course includes a work placement.
So by combining sociology and psychology together, you could gain a well-rounded picture of human society and behaviour. During your studies your tutors will aim to engage you through thematic teaching. That means you’ll often study both sociology and psychology together, looking at real-life examples and situations. In your second year, you’ll have the chance to go on a work placement. It could help you put your skills into practice, and be invaluable to increasing your future employability prospects. You may also have the opportunity to study abroad for a term. The course could be the ideal starting point for a career in the civil service, public service and charities, and many other sectors. You’ll also become eligible for student membership of the British Sociological Association (BSA).
Study abroad Our exchange programme could give you the opportunity to study abroad for a term.
“WYCCP provide resettlement advice and support for ex-offenders. Whilst I was there I visited prisoners and watched as WYCCP undertook screening questionnaires to find out the nature of the help needed. After a week or so I was allowed to undertake these screenings myself, which was a really interesting experience.” For detailed course and employability information, including full entry requirements, please visit hud.ac.uk/courses
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For detailed course and employability information, including full entry requirements, please visit hud.ac.uk/courses
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My student journey so far
Sociology BSc(Hons)
Chloe Withers
100%* Key information: UCAS code: L300 Duration: 3 years full-time Entry requirements: BBC at A Level DMM at BTEC 112 UCAS points from a combination of Level 3 qualifications Inc. a grade B in an A Level or a Distinction in BTEC Subsidiary Diploma
* Percentage of graduates from this course who go on to work and/or further study within six months of graduating (Destinations of Leavers Survey 2014/15).
Criminology BSc(Hons) How does society shape us? How do relationships between people and institutions affect the way we act? What does it mean to be a citizen of a country? If you’re interested in these fundamental questions, then this could be the course for you. We aim to challenge your assumptions and perhaps change a few, all the while helping you develop a range of skills that will help you in your career too.
In your second year you’ll undertake a work placement. Previous students have worked in schools, colleges, charities, law firms, community organisations and commercial businesses. It’s about gaining work-ready skills, and useful contacts to help you get into the world of employment. You may also have the opportunity to study abroad for a term.
On the course we’ll provide you with the opportunity to explore a range of techniques for investigating the social world in which we live. You’ll look at important sociological questions, such as how societies operate, exploring areas of power, identity politics, health and wellbeing, and how identities are constructed. A key part is how different social groups intersect, but we’ll also look at different social groups, including ones based on gender, ethnicity, culture, disability, sexuality and age.
In your second and third years you’ll be able to tailor your studies and choose from a range of modules. You could begin to specialise in an area that really interests you. You’ll also be eligible for student membership of the British Sociological Association (BSA).
Placement This course includes a work placement.
This course could prepare you for a range of roles in management, the civil service, local government, voluntary agencies, social work, research and education.
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“When I was little, I wanted to be a police officer” says Chloe, from Hull. “We have a close family friend and his daughter was a police officer. I always looked up to her and I thought it was an important job to have. “I was always interested in crime, particularly serious crime. I’m fascinated with death row in America, and my interest in criminology stemmed from that” she explains. “I’m interested in why crime is committed, what the motivations are for it, what you can do to prevent it from happening and how to help victims.” Chloe’s interest in crime led her to studying Criminology at the University of Huddersfield, and the course has helped her to develop a different dream for her future career.
I’m interested in why crime is committed. “In our first year we did a module called ‘Human Rights in Contemporary Society’ and I loved it. I now want to study a Master’s degree in Human Rights Law. “Hopefully that will enable me to work for charities and organisations that protect vulnerable people, such as Amnesty International, Human Rights Watch and the United Nations. You hear a lot on the news about vulnerable people, such as refugees, and I’m interested in how I can help them.” To hear Chloe talk about her student journey visit hud.ac/profiles
Our exchange programme could give you the opportunity to study abroad for a term.
Tahir Abass, graduated Sociology and Criminology BSc(Hons) 2012, now BME Substance Misuse Family Support Worker at Carers Leeds “What stood out for me the most was how inspiring, understanding and supportive the lecturers were.” For detailed course and employability information, including full entry requirements, please visit hud.ac.uk/courses
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Meet our staff
From stonemasonry to sociology
Chris Cameron Senior Lecturer, Behavioural Sciences
Chris, from Barnsley, has followed an interesting journey into the world of academia. “I worked initially as a stonemason and later as a mining mechanic. I worked underground in mining until I was made redundant with the mine closure programme of the 1990s. “I became interested in sociology during my time in mining. As part of my apprenticeship I attended Barnsley College. Specifically, I became interested in sociology during my psychology A Level. My tutor also taught sociology and we talked about it in breaks and after classes. When I applied for university places I had decided I wanted to study both subjects. “I graduated three years later and by then I knew I wanted to teach and do research. One of my former lecturers remembered my ambitions and contacted me with an opportunity to do my PhD at Huddersfield. I began teaching whilst undertaking this, and on completion began working as a lecturer.
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“I enjoy teaching subjects that I have a strong personal and research interest in, challenging conventional thought and promoting critical thinking. It’s particularly pleasing to supervise students’ final year projects as this draws on all their learning and their progress can be clearly seen.”
It gives me great pleasure to see students’ happiness on graduation day.
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We hope you’ve found all the information you need to inspire you to become a student here at Huddersfield. Now all you need to do is apply.
Apply to us UCAS If this is your first (undergraduate) degree and you want to study a full-time course, then you’ll apply via UCAS at ucas.com If you’re at a college or school right now, it’s probably already registered with UCAS. The best thing to do is ask your teacher or careers adviser to help with your application. Once you’ve applied we’ll keep in touch with you throughout the application process, so you’re up to speed with what’s going on.
When to apply If you want to start your course in September 2018, you can apply to UCAS any time from 1 September 2017 onwards. Make sure UCAS receives your application by 15 January 2018. Course codes The UCAS website gives you codes for all courses but you’ll also find these with the course details in this brochure. Make sure you enter the right code on your application form. The institution code for Huddersfield is HUDDS H60.
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