Subject Activity Strand Content

In this fascinating subject strand, you will discover how and why people behave and interact and how they have adapted over time, influencing, and shaping societies across the globe. You will tackle fundamental questions about society, culture, and the mind, examining the rich diversity of human life.  

Criminology is the study of crime from a social perspective and criminal behaviour, Psychology is the study of the mind and how it dictates and influences our behaviour, and Sociology is the study of social life, social change, and the social causes and consequences of human behaviour. Together they form an exciting, varied, and relevant stream of study, in which you will have the opportunity to explore a broad range of social, cultural, and psychological issues. You may study topics as wide and diverse as social inequality, behavioural change, the prison system, policing, human rights, personality, development, mental health, addiction, ethics, social data, discrimination, violence, globalisation, the media, etc. Through engaging in sessions, you will develop communication, empathy, critical thinking, problem solving, research, and analytical skills.

The sessions will comprise a mix of interactive activities run by researchers across departments and opportunities to interact with current students, in addition to seeing our cutting-edge laboratories. Along the way, you will be supported by key members of staff and student ambassadors who will offer guidance on applying to university and will be available to discuss any practical concerns you may have.  Subject to availability, in addition to Sociology, Criminology, and Psychology, you may also receive sessions in Anthropology and Middle East Studies.

Sociology, Criminology and Psychology are fascinating areas of study that can open up many doors in shaping your future career. This exciting subject strand is concerned with social transformation and in developing an insight into the major challenges facing contemporary society. If you are captivated by the exploration of human behaviour, societies and communities, criminal behaviour, the mind itself, and are keen to develop your understanding of the world, this is the subject strand for you! 

Departments that contribute to this strand:

• Department of Social and Political Sciences, Philosophy, and Anthropology
• Law School
• Department of Psychology
• Department of Humanities and Social Sciences

Entry Requirements

There are no specific entry requirements for this subject activity strand. 

Pass Criteria

In order to pass the programme, you must attend a minimum of 5 out of 6 subject activity sessions, as well as the Exeter Scholars Student Conference.