The BA (Hons) Criminology is an undergraduate degree that will be of interest to those of you who are passionate and curious to learn about crime, criminal behaviour and punishment and would like the opportunity to become knowledgeable, critical and confident criminologists of the future.

About this course

Each of the modules on this course are designed to inform, challenge and inspire you. To do this successfully, you will engage in enlightening, current and relevant subjects that are delivered by enthusiastic, experienced and supportive lecturers.

Each subject focus is varied, yet linked, and draws attention to the complexities of the criminal debate. Over the course of the degree, you will be deliberating on the effects of media on crime, addressing the political and social responses to crime and examining crime from a victim’s perspective. You will also be exploring the influence of gender on crime, questioning the role and purpose of punishment and reflecting on transnational crimes such as body, arms and human trafficking, money laundering and cyber-crime.

Knowledge and understanding is paramount to gaining employment however to ensure you are in a better position, a practical skills element is embedded within the degree. A work-experience placement within a local crime-related environment will provide you with the practical skills necessary for that final step toward securing your career in criminology.

Careers & Further study

Our Criminology degree will provide a firm basis from which you can pursue a wide range of employment opportunities in the community and with statutory-based services. Possible future career paths include:

•Support in the Community for example, support with homelessness, health, WoMen’s aid, reintegration or working with young people

•Youth Justice worker

•Immigration

•Police officer (Degree Holder and Detective Entry Programme(DHEP) required)

•Prison officer or supporting role

•Probation officer (Professional Qualification in Probation (PQiP) required) or supporting role

•Social researcher

•Social worker (further specific training required) or supporting role

Should you wish to pursue further study, the design of the programme is varied yet detailed enough to inspire and enthuse you in extending your learning.