Criminology, BA (Hons)

Crime, a captivating topic dominating news and media, forms the core of this engaging criminology degree. It explores local, national, and global dimensions, equipping students with interdisciplinary skills to analyze key perspectives on crime and the criminal justice system—from policing and cybercrime to global terrorism.Students learn from practitioners with extensive experience, engage in real cold casework and reviews, interact with professionals and agencies, and undertake field trips to sites like Belfast and Turin. Interactive teaching fosters practical skills, with membership opportunities in The British Society of Criminology. Taught via lectures and seminars, the program emphasizes independent critical learning, supported by staff and university services. Connections include volunteering, work-based modules with police, prisons, probation, and community organizations, plus experience on the Innocence Project involving live criminal appeals.