Criminology and Criminal Justice, BA

Course summary

Our degree in criminology and criminal justice is aimed at anyone who wants to learn more about the causes, consequences and prevention of crime at local, national and international levels.The degree will give you an understanding of what causes crime, what its effects are, and how it can be prevented. You'll explore the latest social, cultural and political debates surrounding crime through subjects such as security and terrorism, and the criminology of war. This course is also your chance to enter the worlds of policing, forensic psychology, and miscarriages of justice.Our criminology graduates have taken up roles in the police, prison and security services, and the civil services.What you should know about this course

• This course offers great opportunities to explore this fascinating discipline in both applied and theoretical context.

• You will explore the social, cultural and political debates surrounding crime, victimisation and deviance.

• You will enhance your academic knowledge of key issues, including security, terrorism, gender, cybercrime and criminology of war.

• You will learn about crime scene investigation, forensic psychology, and the Criminal Justice System.

All degree courses are made up of modules – individual units of study on different topics. Some modules are compulsory; others can be chosen from a list of options. Our website has full details of your degree structures, module content, and how each module is assessed. The direct link to this course on our website, can be found at the bottom of this page.