Criminology with Criminal Law, BA (Hons)

This course examines how crime is understood, prevented, punished, and restored, while exploring the principles and practices that shape criminal law. Criminologists and lawyers address critical societal issues, decisions, and dilemmas, situating crime, criminal law, and justice within broader social contexts.Students in criminology and law benefit from a vibrant, informal environment that supports personal interests through a flexible curriculum. Topics include cyber crime, terrorism and illegal migration, criminal justice policy, policing, and principles of criminal law. Training covers criminological research methods such as survey design, crime mapping, interviews, and focus groups, alongside legal research techniques. Opportunities for practical experience, international study, work placements, and a supervised dissertation prepare graduates for their careers, with optional modules tailored to professional goals.