1,747 Sociology, Social Work and Criminology Bachelors Degree Programs

The focus of the course is on the greatest possible practical relevance and high applicability on a scientific basis. You acquire broad technical and methodological skills in social work, which you supplement and round off with economic, legal, political, ethical and psychological knowledge.

Study the Double Degree in Criminology and Security + Law and become a professional with a unique profile in just 5 years.

This course aims at the training of a capable professional, according to the international definition elaborated by the International Association of Schools of Social Work and by the International Federation of Social Workers, to promote social change, the solution of problems in human relations and capacity and the freedom of people to develop their own well-being.

The Department of Sociology, founded in 2011, offers a unique program in the United Arab Emirates, combining sociology and social work. The program is aligned with the needs of society, as sociology and social service represent a vital sector that provides many job opportunities for students.

Train to become a social worker with this degree, accredited by Social Work England. This course offers hands-on experience in social work and a foundation in ethics, diversity, psychology, sociology, social policy and law. You'll study mental health, disability, adoption, fostering, substance misuse, youth justice, and domestic violence.

This degree programme is an opportunity to study both Social Policy and Sociology within an interdisciplinary social sciences context. This BSc Sociology and Social Policy programme combines Social Policy, the study of how societies respond to human needs and seek to promote the well-being of their members, with Sociology, which is dedicated to the study of social life as found in groups, institutions and societies.

The Degree in Social Work will train the student body for professional practice as a social worker. They will intervene in conflict situations in the different social spheres of individuals, they will participate in the approach and planning of policies, services and social initiatives and in the prevention of problems and conflicts between people and/or groups.

Social work promotes social change and social cohesion based on principles such as social justice and human rights. The Bachelor's degree program in Social Work trains experts who enable people to overcome challenges and improve their well-being by advising, accompanying and planning and organizing assistance processes.

BA in Social Policy and Sociology Social Policy students learn how to tackle major policy problems. They do this by applying core concepts from social science to intractable social problems such as gender inequality, eldercare, children's rights, and climate change. As an applied and critical social science, you will gain knowledge and understanding of contemporary government policies and consider how we can achieve improvements.

This BA (Honours) in Social Sciences (Criminology) is one of several specialist routes available in our BA (Honours) Social Sciences (R23) degree. Half of your studies will be in interdisciplinary social science and sociology, giving you a firm grounding in the knowledge and ideas that are central to the social sciences. For the other half, you’ll learn how criminology helps us make sense of a range of issues related to crime, social conflict, criminal justice and criminalisation

Sociologists study social structures, social patterns, social inequalities and social beliefs. The Sociology, Social Problems and Policy Concentration B.A. is attractive to students seeking a human-focused education and immediate employment, as well as to those preparing for further study and professional careers. As a holistic program, it enables students to understand the social contexts in which they find themselves and the social forces that shape personality, actions, and interactions with others. As a pre-professional program it provides an excellent background for people entering the medical field for social work, law, teaching, the ministry, journalism, planning, public relations and personnel services. It also provides analytical skills related to market research and program evaluation in human services, sales, management, and other business activities.

Do you wish to understand the nature of social and political change at global, national and local levels? How about the roles of globalisation, modernity and identity in shaping these dynamics? Are you interested in social justice? Criminal justice? Do you wish to understand how, why and whom we punish? Do you wish to examine how crime and society are controlled and by whom? If so, criminology and sociology is the degree for you; exciting, contemporary and relevant.

A Bachelor of Social Science Honours in Criminology offers an in-depth understanding of the causes, consequences, and societal responses to crime, equipping students with the skills to critically analyze criminal behavior, justice systems, and the broader social issues related to law and order.

The Bachelor of Social Sciences in Social Work (BSSSW) programme is a helping professional degree that is accredited by the Social Workers Registration Board (SWRB) to promote human and community well-being, with a commitment to upholding human dignity, social equality, and diversity.

The Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) degree is a professional qualification in Social Work accredited by the Northern Ireland Social Care Council (thereafter Social Care Council) and recognized throughout the UK, the Republic of Ireland, and elsewhere. The program is a combination of academic study and assessed practice learning opportunities. Practice Learning Opportunities are regionally allocated in collaboration with the Northern Ireland Degree in Social Work Partnership and key stakeholders.

Building on the OU’s reputation for cutting-edge criminological and sociological teaching and research, this joint BA (Honours) in Criminology and Sociology degree offers you the chance to study lively, topical and sometimes controversial subject matter. You’ll investigate questions of crime, criminalisation and social harm to determine whether society’s responses to these questions are adequate and appropriate.

Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) students are provided a range of opportunities to develop a broad knowledge and skills base consistent with the systems and strengths perspectives. They are expected to practice using core social work values and to examine and resolve ethical dilemmas. Classroom and field experiences prepare students to be competent in the use of new technologies and in culturally sensitive, generalist social work practice.