BSc (Hons) Criminology and Sociology

School of Policy & Global Affairs

Last updated: 15th September 2026 1:25pm

Below you will find a series of live events and activities for you to attend during Welcome Week and we all are looking forward to welcome you to those, live and online.

These sessions should give you a good idea of what your Year 1 of studies will look like and how learning and teaching will operate in the coming term. You will also meet your personal tutor and fellow students.

All sessions are interactive so there will be plenty of opportunities for you to ask questions.

If you have any queries please email ugsocandcrim@city.ac.uk or call +44 (0)20 7040 0249

Monday, 28th September

  1. 9:00am – 5:00pm

    Freshers Fair (Clerkenwell Campus)

    Location

    Northampton Square

    Optional session

  2. 10:00am – 4:00pm

    Campus Tours

    Activity details

    Join a Campus Tour to familiarise yourself around the campus. Tours are available every 20 minutes from 10am – 4pm from Tuesday to Friday.

    Location

    Level 1 Walkway, University Building

    Optional session

Tuesday, 29th September

  1. 10:00am – 11:00am

    Sociology and Criminology programmes - Yr 1 Welcome and Induction with Director of Teaching

    Activity details

    A warm welcome to the Department of Sociology and Criminology from our Teaching and Learning Director, with important information for beginning your studies.

    Location

    Room A130, College Building

    College Building [A], 280 St John St , EC1V 4PB , London

    Mandatory session

  2. 11:00am – 12:00pm

    Sociology and Criminology programmes - Yr 1 Personal Tutor Group Meeting

    Activity:

    Meet your personal tutors and discover more about the student support and guidance available for your during your studies.

    Location :

    Room A130, College Building

    Mandatory session

  3. 2:00pm – 3:00pm

    Sociology and Criminology programmes - Yr 1 Opportunities for your studies - Employability, Student Ambassadors and Q&A

    Activity Details

    Find out how to make the most of your time in the programme and plan for your career in Sociology and Criminology. An opportunity for Yr 1 students to meet Student Ambassadors from Year 2 and 3.

    Location

    Room A130, College building

    College Building [A], 280 St John St , EC1V 4PB , London

    Mandatory session

Wednesday, 30th September

  1. 11:00am – 12:00pm

    Sociology and Criminology programmes - Year 2 Welcome Back and Personal Tutor Group Meeting

    Activity Details

    A warm welcome back to the Department of Sociology and Criminology; Important information about the career opportunities and support available during your studies this year!

    Location

    C304, Tait Buiding

    Mandatory session

  2. 11:00am – 12:00pm

    Sociology and Criminology programmes - Year 3 Welcome Back and Personal Tutor Group Meeting

    Activity Details

    A warm welcome back to the Department of Sociology and Criminology; Important information about the career opportunities and support available during your studies this year!

    Location

    C307, Tait Buiding

    Mandatory session

  3. 11:00am – 3:00pm

    Sports In The Square

    Meet the sports team and find out about the opportunities to get involved in Sport here at City St George's - Find out all team trials dates, how to book onto our GetActive taster sessions and how to register to represent the university in your chosen discipline.

    Location

    Northampton Square

    Optional session

Thursday, 1st October

  1. 11:00am – 2:00pm

    Big Hello from Student Support Services

    Activity Details

    Join teams from City St George's, the Students' Union and external providers to find out how they can support your learning, health, wellbeing, career and more. This is an opportunity for students to come and meet the teams, play some games, get some freebies and make friends! A quiet hour will run from 11am-12pm. Please drop by anytime from 11am to 2pm.

    Location

    The Great Hall

    Great Hall, College Building , EC1V 0HB , London

    Optional session

Friday, 2nd October

  1. 10:00am – 12:00pm

    SPGA school meet and greet

    Location

    The Great Hall

    Great Hall, College Building , EC1V 0HB , London

    Mandatory session

As part of your induction all students should complete the following essential modules (IT activation is required):

Once you have activated your IT account, you should receive an invite to complete these within the following week. If you have already done this, then you are not required to do so again, but referring to the modules in the future is always a good idea to refresh your knowledge.

If you have activated your IT account, but are unable to access the training, please report an incident with the IT Service Desk.