Bachelor of Arts (Hons) - CRIMINOLOGY AND LAW
BNU's BA (Hons) Criminology and Law degree is an innovative and flexible course, ideal for people interested in developing a career in criminal justice and its related sectors. This programme will give you a solid foundation in the disciplines of criminology and law and the synergies between them.
As you progress through the course, you'll choose to specialise in either criminology or law or continue with an equal focus on both. The programme explores the functioning of the criminal justice system and efforts to address the many issues of crime, as well as the contemporary challenges that it poses to society.
Why study this subject?
In England and Wales in 2020 there were 5.7 million criminal offences committed (ons.gov.uk) and the news is often dominated by crime, justice and the law.
BNU's Criminology and Law degree will give you a deep understanding of crime in the real world whilst preparing you for a role in the criminal justice system.
The skills you'll learn could take you to a career in social and youth work, refugee and victim support, community development and advice work, as well as the police service, the probation service and other areas of the criminal justice system.
Why study at Buckinghamshire New University?
In this programme BNU will help you develop multidisciplinary skills in criminology and law and it's this knowledge and experience that will make you versatile and relevant for jobs in the sector. The assessment, teaching and learning strategy on this course will enable you to acquire a repertoire of work-ready skills.
With smaller, more intimate class sizes, our staff are committed to nurturing your development, helping you graduate with the skills and capabilities for a successful and fulfilling career.
What facilities can you use?
BNU's library is packed with all the information you need for your assessments and there’s plenty of room to knuckle down for some quiet study.
What will you study?
On this programme, you will gain a solid grounding in criminological research methods and practice as well as current legal knowledge. You will also develop valuable legal skills, including analytic and logical reasoning in addition to academic studies and transferable skills.
The application of knowledge and understanding to real contemporary criminological issues is a key aspect of this programme. This includes such issues as:
- Cybercrime
- Human rights abuses
- Crimes against humanity
- Criminal justice policy
- British legal systems
- Criminal law.
How will you be taught and assessed?
BNU's team of tutors includes qualified lawyers and social scientists, combining backgrounds as academics and as practitioners, so they add depth and breadth to your experience of criminology and law.
This is an attendance-based course and will include teaching activities such as:
- Lectures
- Interactive use of the VLE
- Seminars and workshops
- Independent study
- Field trips
- Employment forums.
The following assessment activities are used on this programme:
- Posters
- Blogs
- Portfolios
- Presentations
- Group discussions based on independent learning tasks
- Preparatory reading
- Workshop activities
- Examinations
- Written reports
- Coursework
- Dissertation.
What are your career prospects?
Throughout your time with BNU they'll support you on the route to your chosen career. BNU will help you to develop crucial skills, encouraging you to become enterprising, employable and good leaders.
On their Criminology and Law programme you will be equipped with the knowledge required to work in criminal justice and socio-legal services, where general knowledge of the law is valuable. You will also gain the grounding required to work in prison law or in the public sector; including areas such as:
- Social and Youth work
- Refugee and victim support
- Community development
- Advice work
- Housing management.
Graduates can also choose to study for a postgraduate course.
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