Sociology and Criminology blog

Ambassador Blogs: Why I chose to study a Masters degree in MA Criminology

School of Social Sciences student Alex talks us through his journey from undergraduate to postgraduate study at BCU.

We explore how you can get a head start on your career with a postgraduate placement.

Packing for university can be overwhelming, especially if you are studying overseas. Here are our top tips for packing ...

If you’re feeling a little homesick or missing your favourite meals, then take a look at the restaurants Birmingham has...

We have asked our team of Mental Health First Aiders to give us their top tips for looking after your mental health.

Professor Liz Yardley explores why it's important that society starts to look at domestic abuse differently.

A list of book recommendations for those looking to educate themselves on the societal issues facing Black people in th...

School of Social Sciences associate professor Geraldine Lee-Treweek examines the history and relevance of June's Gypsy...

Crime shows and documentaries have become a hugely popular genre in recent years, with shows like CSI, Breaking Bad and...

Dr Ben Colliver, a Criminology Lecturer at Birmingham City University, looks at legislation changes in the UK and US an...

When you become a BCU student, you automatically become a member of our Students’ Union, giving you access to the wide...

Senior Teaching Fellow Jonathan Jackson examines the similarities between the Cold War between America and the Soviet U...

The Faculty of Business, Law and Social Sciences at Birmingham City University has a lot of support services on offer t...

In June 1812, one of the greatest military commanders of all time launched his most daring and risky invasion.

We asked some of our students to tell us something special they have experienced during their time at Birmingham City U...