Criminology and Law, BA (Hons), with industry placement

This course explores crime as a dynamic process, connecting foundational principles with emerging trends to assess its impact on everyday life. After a shared first year with related programs in criminology and psychology, students can specialize in areas like victimology, criminal justice, and law, while developing transferable skills for global employment. Opportunities include applying theoretical perspectives to real-world issues, critically analyzing crime trends in local and global contexts, and proposing innovative solutions to systemic challenges.Key benefits feature an applied approach for career preparation, insights from expert speakers, international perspectives, and field trips to destinations like South Africa and the USA. The curriculum spans modules on criminal behavior, victimology, and organized crime, with assessments including essays, presentations, and problem-solving exercises to foster analytical and practical skills.