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Cymdeithaseg and Criminology and Criminal Justice is a bilingual degree. The degree offers an understanding of the study of society, organizations, life and social groups in relation to crime, deviance, victims and social harm. Using empirical research and critical analysis we come to understand how society deals with criminality, social control, policing and punishment.

The degree offers the best of both field disciplines providing a rich program, experience, flexibility and intensity of knowledge and understanding to work bilingually nationally and internationally. There are 100 credits available for you to study through the medium of Welsh annually in pursuing this degree should you wish. There is a real strong linguistic choice available when choosing this degree.

Why choose Bangor for this course?

• You will be taught by staff who combine research and also have a strong belief in offering supportive and inspirational learning that takes place in a friendly and informal environment. Our expertise allows you to engage critically and develop your potential in two challenging areas.
• We teach Sociology and Criminology/Justice from the perspective of Wales, the United Kingdom and internationally.
• We have very good links with employers and various agencies that make our courses innovative and reflect current and controversial topics and issues in the field of study.
• Many expert speakers add to the learning experience.
• The degree structure allows you to specialize and discuss a range of different options that develop you intellectually within the field of study.

Additional Course Options

The compulsory Sociology / Criminology and Criminal Justice modules provide a thorough grounding in key theoretical perspectives, research methodologies and wider social issues. Some modules include traditional forms of assessment, such as exams and assignments with a weight of 50% / 50%, while others use a wide range of methods such as portfolio, work placement, oral presentations, class test, research projects, dissertations. In Year 3 you will also work independently (with supervision) on an extended dissertation piece of work. Your dissertation includes research in an area of ​​your choice. A work placement option is available over the two years.

Modules for the current academic year

Module listings are for guide purposes only and are subject to change. Find out what our students are currently studying on the Cymdeithaseg (Sociology) and Criminology and Criminal Justice (bilingual) BA (Hons) Modules page.

Course content is for guidance purposes only and may be subject to change.

General University Costs

Home (UK) students

• The cost of a full-time undergraduate course is £9,250 per year (2025/26).
• The fee for all integrated study abroad years is  £1,385 (2025/26).
• The fee for an integrated year in industry as part of a sandwich programme is £1,850 (2025/26).

More information on fees and finance for Home (UK) students.

International (including EU) students

• International Student Tuition Fees
• International Student Living Costs and Scholarships

Additional Costs
There are also some common additional costs that are likely to arise for students on all courses, for example:

• If you choose to study abroad or take the International Experience Year as part of your course.
• If you attend your Graduation Ceremony, there will be a cost for gown hire (£25-£75) and cost for additional guest tickets (c.£12 each).

Course-specific additional costs
Depending on the course you are studying, there may be additional course-specific costs that you will be required to meet. These fall into three categories:

1. Mandatory Costs: these are related to a particular core or compulsory module that you’ll be required to complete to achieve your qualification e.g. compulsory field trips, uniforms for students on placement, DBS Check.
2. Necessarily Incurred Costs: these may not be experienced by all students, and will vary depending on the course e.g. professional body membership, travel to placements, specialist software, personal safety equipment.
3. Optional Costs: these depend on your choice of modules or activity and they are shown to give you an indication of the optional costs that may arise to make sure your choice is as informed as possible. These can include graduation events for your course, optional field trips, Welcome Week trips.

General University Requirements

To study for a degree, you’ll be asked for a minimum of UCAS Tariff points. For a fuller explanation of the UCAS Tariff Points, please see .

We accept students with a wide range of qualifications and backgrounds and consider each application individually.

All students need to have good basic skills and the University also values IT and communication skills.

As part of the University’s policy, we consider applications from prospective disabled students on the same grounds as all other students.

We also consider applications from mature students who can demonstrate the motivation and commitment to study a university programme. Each year we enrol a significant number of mature students. For more information about studying as a mature student, see our Â鶹´«Ã½¸ßÇå°æing at Bangor section of the website.

EU and International Students' Entry Requirements

For detailed guidance on the entry requirements for EU and International Students, including the minimum English Language entry requirement, please visit the Entry Requirements by Country pages. International applicants can also visit the International Education Centre section of our website for further details.

Â鶹´«Ã½¸ßÇå°æ offers International Incorporated Bachelor Degrees for International students whose High School qualification is not equivalent to the UK school leaving qualification. The first year (or Year 0) is studied at Â鶹´«Ã½¸ßÇå°æ International College, an embedded College on our University campus and delivered by Oxford International Education Group.

You will have a strong academic background to pursue a career in a variety of fields which include Local Authority Officers, Research officers; Civil Service; Mentrau Iaith; The media; Probation Service; Police Service; Youth Justice and Youth Work; Criminal Intelligence; Central Government Departments and its agencies such as the Courts Service, the Department of Crown Exports and Customs (Revenue and Customs); Crown Prosecution Service; Prison Service; National Crime Agency; Voluntary Agencies.

Opportunities at Bangor

The University’s Careers and Employability Service provides a wide range of resources to help you achieve your graduate ambitions.Ìý

The Bangor Employability Award (BEA)

The BEA is a comprehensive online course that you can work through at your own pace, taking you through all the steps you need to take to explore, prepare and apply for your dream career.

Internships

Â鶹´«Ã½¸ßÇå°æ runs a paid internship scheme within the university’s academic and service departments.

Student Volunteering

Volunteering widens your experience and improves your employability. Find out more about volunteering on the .

A ‘with Foundation Year’ option is available for this course. Apply for Sociology (with Foundation Year).Ìý