Sociology and Criminology degrees in Clearing at Goldsmiths

Why study Sociology and Criminology at Goldsmiths?

• Now is an important time to engage in the study of social groups to understand the dynamics of our contemporary lives, and at Goldsmiths you'll connect theory and research to do this
• You'll develop fantastic skills in conducting interviews, carrying out primary research, ethnography (recording an environment from the point of view of the group you're studying), survey design, and analysing big data and visual evidence – all of which are highly desirable in the workplace and can be applied to a wide range of careers
• You'll explore diverse contemporary issues, from why people break the law to crimes against humanity, and from migration to the ways in which climate change forces us to reimagine our future
• On some of our degrees you'll have the opportunity to take a work placement, where you could find yourself mentoring young people, or supporting a victim of crime
• The skills, knowledge and experience you gain during your degree will enable you to pursue a diverse range of careers, whether you want to work in the public and voluntary sectors, the culture and media industries, marketing and corporate communications, social research, or something altogether different

Why choose Goldsmiths, University of London?

Goldsmiths was founded in 1891 and has been part of the University of London for 120 years. Alongside this history comes an innovative and creative approach to the subjects you can study, and a commitment to social and environmental justice.

As a Goldsmiths student you'll enjoy a single-site campus in New Cross, South East London. It's in Zone 2 and just 10 minutes by train to Central or East London. So you can access the best of the world's top student city while still enjoying a friendly and supportive student community.