Criminology

Why choose this course
• Our research-led Criminology BSc (Hons) course will help you develop a critical perspective on contemporary problems relating to crime, deviance and social control, teaching you the methods necessary to conduct and evaluate research in these areas.

• You’ll have the option to take one of our award-winning Professional Training placements that will prepare you for roles in industry.

What you will study
This course focuses on the study of crime, deviance and the criminal justice system. It will develop your understanding of the concepts, theories and principles of criminology and their application across a range of case studies and examples.

You’ll study the:

• Cause and effect of criminal actions

• Form and outcome of social disorders

• Policing and regulation of public order

• Procedures and techniques of the criminal justice system

• Relationship between behaviours and punishments.

Through combining criminological theory with training in professional social research, you’ll graduate with a broad range of communicative, analytical and organisational skills – and the confidence to apply them in your future career.