Criminology with Criminal Law (Including Placement Year)

University of Essex
Undergraduate BA (Hons) Full-time with year in industry 4 Years LawPolicingSociology

A-Level Entry

BBB

UCAS Points

112 - 120 points

Avg. Graduate Salary

£25,000

About this course

How do we understand crime? How can it be prevented? Why should crime be punished? How can harms be restored? What shapes criminal law in principle and in practice? Criminologists and lawyers engage with some of the most pressing issues, decisions and dilemmas facing societies today. This course explores the nature of crime, criminal law and criminal justice within wider social contexts.

As a student of criminology and law, you experience a lively, informal environment with many possibilities to pursue your own interests. Our flexible course means that you can study an exciting range of topics including:

  • Cyber crime

  • Terrorism and illegal migration

  • Criminal justice and public policy

  • Policing

  • Principles of criminal law

    You receive training in criminological research methods including how to design a survey, how to map crime hotspots, conduct interviews and focus groups. You are also introduced to legal research methods.

    You have the opportunity to gain practical experience and to pursue a year studying abroad or completing a work placement which can help in future employment. You can also complete a supervised dissertation on a topic that inspires you, encouraging you to think differently and connect with live issues and debates, preparing you for your graduate career.

  • Entry Requirements

    A-Level Grades BBB
    UCAS Tariff Points 112 - 120 points
    BTEC DDM

    Career Prospects

    Graduates from this course typically go into the following occupations:

    1162 Senior police officers
    2435 Professional/Chartered company secretaries
    3319 Protective service associate professionals
    3520 Legal associate professionals
    3314 Prison service officers (below principal officer)
    4112 Local government administrative occupations

    Course Details

    Qualification
    Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
    Study Mode
    Full-time with year in industry
    Duration
    4 Years
    Start Date
    2025
    Academic Year
    2025
    Campus / Location
    Colchester
    Scheme
    Undergraduate
    Subjects
    Law, Policing, Sociology
    Avg. Graduate Salary
    £25,000