Criminology, BA (Hons), with industry placement

Criminology addresses fundamental questions about understanding crime, its prevention, and appropriate punishment, tackling key societal challenges. On this course, students explore the essence of crime, criminal justice, and penalties within broader social frameworks, engaging with pressing issues like terrorism, illegal migration, and the influence of computer games.In a vibrant and supportive environment, our flexible programme allows pursuit of diverse interests, supported by a large department of dedicated experts in areas such as organised crime, surveillance, environmental harm, visual criminology, and social history. Students gain practical training in research methods, including survey design, interviews, and quantitative analysis, culminating in a supervised dissertation. Optional modules further tailor the experience, with more details available on the University of Essex website.

Many of our courses offer a choice of optional modules to tailor your learning experience. More information about these can be found on the University of Essex website.