BSc (Hons) Applied Sociology and Criminology

Course co-ordinator contact details

Your course co-ordinator is: Deborah Spring
Room Number: unknown

Academic Welcome Details

On the Bedford campus

Welcome to BSc (Hons) Applied Sociology and Criminology

The BSc (Hons) Applied Sociology and Criminology offers an interdisciplinary foundation in understanding society, crime, and justice, blending theory with practical application. The course examines pressing social issues and institutional responses, preparing you to critically engage with the world around you.

From a criminological perspective, you will explore crime, deviance, and punishment. From a sociological perspective, you will study the structures and inequalities shaping society. You will also have opportunities to explore themes such as digital transformation, media representations of crime, and systemic issues in services and institutions.

Research training runs throughout the programme, ensuring you gain strong analytical and methodological skills.

By combining critical thinking, research, and applied learning, this course equips you with the tools to analyse and address complex social and criminological issues, and prepares you for a wide range of careers.

I encourage you to approach discussions with curiosity and openness, so together we can build an engaging and reflective learning community.

Academic induction schedule

Day

Time

Activities

Room

Tuesday
16 Sept

9:30 - 11:30

Head of School Welcome

P0.32

11:30/12:00 - 13:00

Lunch

Canteen

13:00 - 13:30

Meet the Student Union

P2.19

13:30 - 16:00

Meet your Course team

P2.19

Wednesday
17 Sept

9:30 - 10:30

Library talk and tour (Keith Daniels)

leaving from P2.19

10:30 - 12:00

Preparing for teaching and learning

P2.19

12:00 - 13:00

Lunch

Canteen

13:00 - 13:20

Becoming a student ambassador

P2.19

13:20 - 16:00

Getting to know each other, meeting and socialising with returning and final year students

P2.19

You will find your Welcome Week timetable and more information about your course on the BSc (Hons) Applied Sociology and Criminology Padlet

telephone

University switchboard
During office hours
(Monday-Friday 08:30-17:00)
+44 (0)1234 400 400

Outside office hours
(Campus Watch)
+44 (0)1582 74 39 89

Contact

Admissions
admission@beds.ac.uk

International office
international@beds.ac.uk

Student support
SiD Online

Registration
SiD Online