Criminology with Law
Bournemouth UniversityUndergraduate BA (Hons) Full-time 3 Years LawPolicingSociology
UCAS Points
104 - 120 points
Avg. Graduate Salary
£24,000
About this course
Does crime shape our legal system or does the law dictate our social reaction to crime? This new course examines the nature of crime, its causes and the legal responses to it.Enrich your learning of criminology by studying law as a complementary subject. Investigate law-breaking and the construction of legal systems, criminal law and legal evidence, along with the often-emotive issues surrounding crime, punishment and justice Studying criminology gives you a deep understanding of crime which complements and contextualises legal study – useful for those looking to work in the criminal justice system and other related services Learn from research-active social scientists in fields including society and social formation, social anthropology, criminology, cultural diversity and social welfare Choose from either an optional 30-week ‘sandwich’ placement or an optional shorter four-week placement to provide you with important work experience Develop your own piece of research based on a topic that interests you, or aligns itself with your future career or study plans, in your final year dissertation.
Why study BA (Hons) Criminology with Law at BU?
With this degree, you'll achieve a broad knowledge of the law and legal systems is particularly valuable for careers within the criminal justice system, or related sectors, such as policing, prisons and probation services. It also presents postgraduate study options.
Entry Requirements
UCAS Tariff Points 104 - 120 points
BTEC DMM
Study Options
This course is available in 2 study options:
Full-time Shown above
Duration: 3 Years
Qualification: BA (Hons)
Location: Poole
Avg. Salary: £24,000
Sandwich
Duration: 4 Years
Qualification: BA (Hons)
Location: Poole
Avg. Salary: £24,000
Career Prospects
Graduates from this course typically go into the following occupations:
1162 Senior police officers
3520 Legal associate professionals
4135 Library clerks and assistants
2412 Solicitors and lawyers
4112 Local government administrative occupations
3319 Protective service associate professionals
Course Details
- Qualification
- Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
- Study Mode
- Full-time
- Duration
- 3 Years
- Start Date
- 2025
- Academic Year
- 2025
- Campus / Location
- Poole
- Scheme
- Undergraduate
- Subjects
- Law, Policing, Sociology
- Avg. Graduate Salary
- £24,000