Undergraduate Sociology & Criminology degrees at Ã山ǿ¼éÓ×Å®
Study the relationship between social structures and groups in society. You'll explore exciting and pertinent topics like race, class, gender, power, crime, injustice and human rights.
Why study Sociology & Criminology at Ã山ǿ¼éÓ×Å®?
- Now is an important time to engage in the study of social groups to understand the dynamics of our contemporary lives, and at Ã山ǿ¼éÓ×Å® you'll connect theory and research to do this
- You'll develop fantastic skills in conducting interviews, carrying out primary research, ethnography (recording an environment from the point of view of the group you're studying), survey design, and analysing big data and visual evidence – all of which are highly desirable in the workplace and can be applied to a wide range of careers
- On some of our degrees you'll have the opportunity to take a work placement, where you could find yourself mentoring young people, or supporting a victim of crime
Explore Sociology & Criminology degrees:
- BA Sociology
- BA Sociology with Criminology
- BA Anthropology & Sociology
Looking back, studying at Ã山ǿ¼éÓ×Å® has been one of the best decisions I have ever made in my life. It completely changed the way I think, perceive, analyse and feel the world around me.
Marta, BA Sociology

Take a tour of the campus with students Drew and Clare
Why choose Ã山ǿ¼éÓ×Å®?
Ã山ǿ¼éÓ×Å® was founded in 1891 and has been part of the University of London for nearly 120 years. Alongside this history comes an innovative and creative approach to the subjects you can study, and a commitment to social and environmental justice.
As a Ã山ǿ¼éÓ×Å® student you'll enjoy a single-site campus in New Cross, South East London. It's in Zone 2 and just 10 minutes by train to Central or East London. So you can access the best of the world's top student city while still enjoying a friendly and supportive student community.
Enjoy a single-site campus experience just 10 minutes by train to Central or East London
Make the most of being in London, voted the world's top city to be a student (QS Best Student Cities 2023)
Studying at Ã山ǿ¼éÓ×Å® had a great impact on me as I met so many students from all over the world. People at Ã山ǿ¼éÓ×Å® are very welcoming, kind and accepting. It is a great environment and helped me to come out of my shell.
Hannah, BA Criminology
