Our Criminology and Criminal Justice degree will allow you to explore a fascinating array of questions from why people commit crime and how it affects society, to historical landmarks in the justice system and high-profile cases that have shaped the legal landscape. You will have the opportunity to customise your degree to suit your interests and career goals with a range of optional modules.This degree offers a Work-Based Learning module, allowing you to gain experience in professional criminal justice practice through a work-based placement, ultimately enhancing your employability and experience in the criminology and criminal justice field.You will be part of a close-knit community and given the opportunity to join our active Criminology and Criminal Justice Society where you can get involved with fun, interactive events, guest talks, conferences, and charitable fundraisers.The course has learning and teaching approaches that aim to enhance your student experience through thought-provoking activities, structured classroom sessions, and critical debates.The course allows you to study criminology and criminal justice through social, political, and psychological lenses, focusing on modern policing methods, policy development, and the workings of magistrates and crown courts. You will examine criminal law and the roles of the various agencies that make up today’s criminal justice system.