Criminology

The 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 specialise in a range of areas of crime, victimology, criminal justice, and crime prevention 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 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 (subject to availability)

- International perspective on crime

- Have 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.