Sociology and Criminology blog

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...

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...

Criminology student recommends crime dramas

Criminology student Harry Sheldon gives us a breakdown of three of his favourite true crime shows.

What is Criminology?

Do you know exactly what criminology is, and why it’s important in our society? We’re here to tell you.

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 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.

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...

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.

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...

A glimpse into the world of policing

From being called out to real-time incidents such as burglary, to serving at the Queen's funeral,  Criminology, Polic...

10 Reasons To Study With Us

Here are our top 10 reasons to choose Social Sciences.

What is Black Studies?

What is Black Studies? Find out more about Europe's first ever Black Studies degree and what exactly you can learn from...