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Social Sciences Courses at Northumbria

Study Undergraduate Social Sciences Courses at Northumbria.

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Sociology at Northumbria is ranked 3rd in the UK for Graduate Prospects (Times Good University Guide, 2026). This is because over 97% of our graduates are in highly skilled employment or further study 15 months after graduation.

Politics and International Relations are ranked Top 20 in the UK (Times Good University Guide 2026).

Sociology at Northumbria is ranked 28th in the UK (Daily Mail University Guide 2026).

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Criminology BSc (Hons)

Undergraduate | Newcastle | 3 years Full Time or 4 years with a placement (sandwich)/study abroad

If you’re interested in the causes of crime and victimisation, and the ways in which societies respond to it, this course is for you.

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Sociology BSc (Hons)

Undergraduate | Newcastle | 3 years Full Time or 4 years with a placement (sandwich)/study abroad

Develop a global understanding of society, dynamics and modern life and prepare for employment in a range of fields on this course.

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