What is special about this course?

If you are interested in studying crime and theology, then the BA (Hons) Criminology and Theology degree will give you a solid grounding in both disciplines, and give you the opportunity to combine two subjects, which complement your interests or career goals.

The course offers you the opportunity to study a wide range of themes and topics across a broad sweep of modules, emphasising the value of empirical and theoretical approaches. This is achieved by studying the changing nature of crime and the social, political, historical and individual forces behind these changes, with specific focus on study and influence of the main disciplines of Christian theology.

In the first and second years, you will follow a traditional broad approach to the study of criminology and theology. In years three and four, you will examine in-depth particular areas of criminology and theology, allowing you to study specific topics and themes which reflect staff research specialisms. Each year, you will build on your analytical and research abilities.

The degree also offers the opportunity to study other Humanities subjects such as criminology, history, literature, archaeology, and politics.

Special features

You will develop your research and methodological skills, which you can take with you into your future career

You can specialise in particular disciplines as you progress through your studies

Taught by highly experienced academics

Exciting modules, based on staff research, are offered at upper levels

The joint nature of the degree will give you greater flexibility in employment, advanced study and research opportunities

You will have the opportunity to attend the annual staff/student Social Sciences conference, and in your 4th year, you will have the opportunity to present at the conference, further enhancing the graduate skills you develop as part of the course

You will develop and enhance your digital skills

You can study full time or part time to suit your personal circumstances

What can I do on completion of my course?

On successful completion of this degree you may consider postgraduate study or research. You will also have a wide range of employment opportunities in the commercial, statutory and voluntary sectors including:

• Teaching
• Social work
• Community work
• Social policy and management
• Policing
• Police officer
• Prison officer
• Churches, missionary societies, and agencies
• Educational institutions and charities that work with young offenders or victims of crime