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Society, inequality, justice, and social change
Online or on campus
Sociology & Criminology examines how social structures shape opportunity, identity, and justice. You will study classical and contemporary theory, qualitative and quantitative research methods, and criminological perspectives on crime and punishment. Field visits and guest speakers from policing, probation, and community organisations connect academic study to practice.
Research methods training includes ethical fieldwork and data analysis using NVivo and SPSS.
Faculty spotlight
Professor Ruth Brennan leads Criminology; Dr. Aisha Khan researches urban inequality and youth policy.
Study online
Every programme can be completed fully online with zero tuition fees — study from anywhere in the world.
On-campus study
Prefer to learn at our Edinburgh campus? On-campus delivery includes tuition fees, in-person seminars, and access to university facilities.
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| SOC101 | Introduction to Sociology | 20 |
| SOC102 | Introduction to Criminology | 20 |
| SOC103 | Social Research Methods | 20 |
| SOC104 | Contemporary Society | 20 |
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| SOC201 | Social Theory | 20 |
| SOC202 | Crime & Deviance | 20 |
| SOC203 | Qualitative Methods | 20 |
| SOC204 | Quantitative Methods | 20 |
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| SOC301 | Penology & Justice | 20 |
| SOC302 | Honours Dissertation | 40 |
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