Criminology and Law

This course introduces you to crime as a dynamic process in a rapidly changing world linking foundational principles and emerging trends to explore its impact on daily life. After a grounding in first year, you will have the opportunity to specialise in a range of areas of crime, victimology, criminal justice, law and advocacy emphasising key transferable skills in preparation for graduate level employment in a global market.

You will have the opportunity to:

Link major theoretical perspectives to contemporary issues and debates – putting theory into practice.

Reflect analytically and critically on a wide range of issues and emerging trends relating to crime, control, and criminal law and justice in local and global contexts.

Apply creative solutions to crime problems, and to systemic failures in dealing with crime.

Key Course Benefits

Applied approach designed to develop the skills required for graduate employment in various criminal justice roles.

Expert speakers from agencies involved in criminal justice complement and contextualise your understanding*.

International perspectives on crime.

Opportunities to participate in international field trips – previous criminology trips have included South Africa, USA, Finland, Estonia, and Poland*.

*For further information please check the course page on the Coventry University website.