Criminology and Sociology BA (Hons)

CRIMINOLOGY

Criminology at Liverpool Hope lets you study crime through a social justice lens and develop the skills to challenge inequality and promote positive social change. 

You’ll explore why crime happens and how society responds to it, with specialist teaching in growing areas such as green criminology and environmental justice. The course covers key topics including extremism, transnational crime, policing, probation and rehabilitation. You’ll build advanced research and analytical skills through research-led teaching while benefiting from a supportive environment with small-group classes and personal academic support.

You’ll gain an insider’s understanding of contemporary criminological issues and real-world challenges. The programme is designed to be engaging and forward-looking, helping you develop critical thinking and problem-solving abilities that are essential for making a difference in society. With a strong emphasis on social justice, you’ll examine how crime intersects with issues of power, inequality and the environment. If you’re interested in crime, justice, and creating a fairer society, this course offers an exciting and thought-provoking way to develop your knowledge and skills for a rewarding future. 

SOCIOLOGY

Why study Sociology today? Because many of the world’s biggest challenges, from artificial intelligence and climate change to inequality, migration, political polarisation, housing and mental health, are fundamentally social. Understanding these issues requires more than knowledge, it requires critical thinking, evidence-based analysis and the ability to develop practical solutions.

Sociology at Liverpool Hope University equips you with the knowledge, confidence and practical skills to understand society and contribute to positive social change and social justice. You’ll study with research-active academics in a supportive environment, benefiting from small-group teaching, personalised feedback and one-to-one academic guidance.

Sociology explores people, power and society, helping you understand why social problems emerge, how institutions shape people’s lives and how meaningful change can happen. You’ll explore contemporary questions such as how AI is transforming work and education, why inequalities persist, who holds power and how societies should respond to climate change.

Alongside sociological theories and contemporary debates, you’ll develop highly valued skills in critical thinking, communication, research, teamwork, digital literacy, systems thinking and evidence-based decision making.

These transferable skills prepare graduates for careers across public, private and voluntary sectors, including social research, policy, education, health, criminal justice, communications, sustainability and consultancy.

You won’t just study society, you’ll learn to question it, challenge it and become a positive change-maker.