Sociology and Criminology blog
How to prepare for starting your Sociology course
Starting a Sociology or Youth Work course soon? A Sociology or Youth Work degree opens up fascinating ways of understan...
How to prepare for starting your Criminology course
Starting a Criminology course soon? To help you get a head start, we have put together a list of things you can do fro...
Life after Graduating Criminology at BCU
BCU Criminology Graduate Caitlin Neil explains the journey of transforming a passion for improving the criminal justice...
Reflecting on my Master’s journey in Security at BCU
Hollie Dales chose to study a Master's in Security as she wanted to build on her undergraduate degree in Criminology a...
What does a probation officer do?
If you’d like to explore a career within the criminal justice or social services field and you are willing to make a p...
Social Work and Youth Work – What’s the difference?
The key distinctions between the two roles are the age range that each profession focuses on. Social work focuses on p...
Criminology student recommends crime dramas
Criminology student Harry Sheldon gives us a breakdown of three of his favourite true crime shows.
5 careers you can do with a Criminology degree
Studying Criminology can lead to more career paths than you may initially think. Take a look at just five of the areas ...
What is Criminology?
Do you know exactly what criminology is, and why it’s important in our society? We’re here to tell you.
What is Sociology?
Sociology is hugely important to our society, so let’s take a further look at what sociology is and why it is useful.
Sociology myths debunked
Sociology student, Grace Ryder, debunks some common misconceptions about the subject.
How to be an activist
Are you wondering how to get involved in activism? We've got all the tips and tricks on how to get started.
Professor Imran Awan proposes: Let's Kick Misogyny out of Football
Imran Awan, Professor of Criminology at Birmingham City University explores issues of misogyny, racism and Islamophobi...
Do I need a Policing degree?
We’ve broken down the pros and cons of studying a Policing degree.
From Criminology Student to Neighbourhood Officer
Discover how Caitlin, a Criminology and Security Studies alumna, entered the field, the diverse responsibilities of h...