Criminology, Criminology with Counselling, Criminology and Sociology, Sociology (BSc)

Applicable courses
BSc (Hons) Criminology
BSc (Hons) Criminology with Counselling
BSc (Hons) Criminology and Sociology
BSc (Hons) Sociology

Welcome to your induction schedule. This schedule includes the activities and events designed to help you get started on your course, meet your tutors and connect with other students during your first week at the University. 

Please attend all sessions unless they are marked as optional. 

Once you have completed registration and received your IT account details, you'll find course information and updates in Blackboard help and guidance

Please note that induction schedules may occasionally change. We recommend checking this schedule, your email and Blackboard regularly for updates. 

Schedule

Tuesday 08/09/2026

Programme Leader talk

Date and time
Tuesday 08/09/2026 10:00-12:00 (2 hours)
Delivery
In person
Location
Chapman Building, Upper (CHB113)

Receive essential information about your programme of study, including key academic procedures and expected behaviours that will support your success during your time at the University of Salford.

Treasure hunt campus discovery

Date and time
Tuesday 08/09/2026 13:00-15:00 (2 hours)
Delivery
In person
Location
Chapman Building, Upper (CHB113)

This is a great opportunity to meet your classmates in a fun and engaging activity. You will take part in a campus treasure hunt in key locations across the University. There will be the chance to win some fantastic prizes.

Wednesday 09/09/2026

Thinking sociologically and criminologically

Date and time
Wednesday 09/09/2026 10:00-12:00 (2 hours)
Delivery
In person
Location
Mary Seacole Building, room 279

This session will provide an introduction seminar to preparing you for thinking 'criminologically' and 'sociologically'. We will cover hot contemporary topics in society such as knife crime, prisons and punishment, AI and crimes of the future. In groups, you will discuss, debate, and critique key arguments relating to those pressing issues.

Meet Your Personal Tutor followed by meet and greet social

Date and time
Wednesday 09/09/2026 13:00-15:00 (2 hours)
Delivery
In person
Location
Allerton Building, L5 common area

This is a chance to meet your academic progress tutors (APTs). APTs will act as a key point of reference for you throughout your three years of study. Your APT will discuss their role with you in a fun and engaging session. This will be followed by an informal 'meet and greet' social event with staff and students.