Welcome to Criminology and Sociology
The BSc Joint Honours degree programme at Royal Holloway enables you to combine the study of Criminology with Sociology. Sociology is a vast discipline which addresses itself to the manner in which society is structured, the social institutions which underpin it and the ways in which values and attitudes are formed and change. The discipline draws upon a number of intellectual traditions including positivism, Marxism, feminism and postmodernism.Criminology draws upon psychology, sociology, political sceince and biology. This field of study is centrally concerned with the way in which crimes are committed, how much crime is committed and possible preventative strategies.The degree is taught by staff with internationally recognised expertise in areas such as criminological theory and criminal justice policy, risk and medical sociology.
We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and recognise a variety of UK and international qualifications for entry purposes .
Typical Offers:
The standard requirement for conditional offers is BBB at A-level (or 300 UCAS points) or 30 in International Baccalaureate. However, as part of our commitment to Widening Participation, we accept non-A level qualifications including Access courses.
MSc Medical Sociology
The MSc in Medical Sociology has been running since 1969. This influential programme provides students, both full and part time, with full training in social research methods and an in depth understanding of social aspects of medicine, health and health care organisation. The MSc is recognised by the ESRC on a 1+3 basis and college scholarships may also be available. OSI/Chevening awards can be applied for by applicants from Pakistan. For further information please use the link below.
Available Scholarships for MSc Medical Sociology
Applicants can apply for:
OSI Chevening awards and Commonwealth Shared Scholarship awards See:
Closing date for Chevening applications to British Council: 2 February 2010
Closing date for Commonwealth Shared Scholarship applications to Royal Holloway: 31 March 2010
Home and EU students can also apply for an ESRC 1+3 award, closing date for applicants to Royal Holloway, 31 March 2010. For details about ESRC awards see:
http://www.esrcsocietytoday.ac.uk/ESRCInfocentre/opportunities/postgraduate/eligibleoutlets/
ESRC 1+3 CASE Studentship
MSc in Medical Sociology/PhD in Medical Sociology
Research topic `Families with children with epilepsy’
Royal Holloway, University of London and Epilepsy Action
Applicants are invited to apply for an ESRC CASE studentship to take the MSc in Medical Sociology over 1 year, followed by 3 years full time study for a PhD researching `Families with children with epilepsy: decision making at diagnosis and beyond.’ Applicants wishing to study part time are also eligible to apply. The studentship covers home/EU fees and a bursary (including London weighting) for 4 years. In order to be considered for an award, candidates must have the minimum of a 2.1 in their undergraduate degree.
Further information about the MSc in Medical sociology can be found on line at:
Information about the study can be found on line at:
Informal enquiries about the content of the MSc and the research project can be made to: Professor Jonathan Gabe: email: J.Gabe@rhul.ac.uk
Closing date is: 22 January 201
Tel/Fax : +44 (0)1784 414085 / (0)1784 437520