BSc (Hons) Criminology and Criminal Justice
95% OF STUDENTS WERE SATISFIED WITH THEIR COURSE NATIONAL STUDENT SURVEY 2019
If you’re interested in studying crime, criminality, victimisation and the criminal justice system, the BSc (Hons) Criminology and Criminal Justice is for you. You will develop a critical awareness of theory and practice in criminology, and understand the social context of crime and how it is managed. You will also learn how agencies operate within the criminal justice system.
We have strong links with criminal justice agencies and offer modules that reflect the current nature of this subject, often inviting guest speakers to talk to you about their work. As well as volunteering opportunities, you can complete a work placement module, which could help you secure employment when you graduate.
95% of our BSc (Hons) Criminology and Criminal Justice students were satisfied with their course. We also ranked 8th in the UK for teaching quality.
What you will study
Year One: Criminology Degree
- Researching Crime and Justice I
- Understanding Criminal Justice
- Criminological Theory
- Understanding Crime, Victims and Society
- Contemporary Crime
- Crime, Vice and Lowlife in the Nineteenth Century
Year Two: Criminology Degree
- Policing
- Riots, Protest and Public Disorder
- Researching Crime and Justice II
- Contemporary Issues in Substance Misuse
- Professional Practice
- Penology: Punishment, Prisons and Offender Management
Year Three: Criminology Degree
You will study:
- Understanding Homicide
- Comparative Criminology
You will also have the opportunity to choose optional modules from the below:
- Critical Issues in Criminal Investigations
- Terrorism, Security and the War on Terror
- Women and Criminal Justice
- Contemporary Issues in Youth and Crime
- Dissertation
Careers
Criminology graduates have gone on to successful careers in the criminal justice system across the UK. Popular routes include the police, prison, probation, protection and victim support services. There are also opportunities in areas related to the justice system such as social work, drug and housing agencies, and pupil referral units. Many graduates also progress to postgraduate study and research in the social sciences.
This criminology degree is designed to develop a range of transferable skills that can be applied in a variety of related working environments. These include: the ability to present arguments orally, visually and in writing, the ability to analyse quantitative and qualitative data, and the ability to evaluate reports and other research publications. As a graduate with a criminology degree you will be eligible for membership of the British Society of Criminology. The Society aims to further the interests of people who are engaged in criminology in the UK.
Many students progress on to a criminology PhD or criminology research degree.
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