ABOUT THE COURSE
This unique course explores issues concerning the definition, nature and incidence of crime, and looks to use academic theory to find explanations for criminal behaviour. You’ll be given the opportunity to engage in debates on the nature of justice, examine a range of perspectives on areas like policing, investigation, prosecution and punishment, and consider the effectiveness, fairness and consequences of various institutional approaches to crime.
Criminological study at Solent starts with our programme of lectures and guest speakers. Past students have benefitted from talks delivered by criminal justice professionals and psychology practitioners, giving detailed insight into the industry and the careers it offers.
Previous years have seen students embark on a range of national and international study trips. These trips enabled students to visit local criminal justice facilities including the Old Bailey and the Houses of Parliament, as well as international sites of interest like the Pentagon and the Department of Homeland Security, USA.
This programme also encourages students to develop a range of transferable interpersonal and verbal communication skills through presentations, role-plays, debates, interviews and group work. These competencies are valued in a wide range of industries.
Solent University’s criminology degree can help you to better understand the experience of crime victims, media representations of social problems and the effect of modern communications technology on the processes of law. This knowledge will position you well to pursue either further study or graduate employment.
YOUR FUTURE
- Police
- Youth offending teams
- Probation
- Customs and excise
- Crime analyst
- Crime scene investigator
- Fraud investigation.
INDUSTRY LINKS
Your course team has extensive criminal justice experience and ties to the professional world, giving you many opportunities to obtain work experience in criminal justice and related areas, including voluntary or temporary paid work, work shadowing and internships.
This external support has allowed the teaching team to design (and sometimes deliver) the course curriculum in collaboration with industry experts and criminal justice practitioners. Partner organisations include the Association of Chief Police Officers, Southampton City Council, Sustainable Criminal Justice Solutions, and several criminal justice-related charities.
You’ll also have access to a programme of regular guest lectures from a wide range of criminal justice professionals, giving detailed insight into the criminal justice system and careers in the field – this includes the police, courts, prisons, probation service, victims, youth justice services and cyber security.
PLACEMENTS
Previous internships and work placements have included the Association of Chief Police Officers Criminal Records Office, the prison service and private companies such as Criminal Justice Solutions, as well as positions on criminal justice groups such as youth offender panels.
There are also work-shadowing and volunteering opportunities in a range of criminal justice settings, including the Special Constabulary, drugs and alcohol, youth and victim support services.
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