2-Semester Pathway - International Foundation Year - Business, Film and Media- Transfer to Bachelor of Arts (Honours) - Criminology

Program Description This program consists of a pathway program offered by StudyGroup at the International Study Centre at the University of Sussex followed by entry into a university program offered at the University of Sussex. In your International Foundation Year, you will study courses related to your intended field of study alongside English to develop and enhance your skills as a student. Advancement into your intended program depends upon the successful completion of the pathway program.

The International Foundation Year in Business, Media and Social Sciences will familiarize you with a wide area of study for your intended degree. You will develop your critical thinking skills, creativity, analytical and team working skills, providing you with the most crucial skills required as a successful graduate.

Studying Criminology at Sussex, you’ll apply key approaches to critical contemporary issues.

The course has a sociological grounding. You’ll gain theoretical knowledge and learn to understand crime in the context of its culture, as well as the criminal justice system. On graduation, you’ll have the skills needed for a variety of careers.

You’re taught by experts who influence theoretical debates and inform policy and practice. They specialise on topics ranging from policing, terrorism, and victims of crime to capital punishment, and crimes against humanity – meaning that you'll focus on the real-world impact of criminology.