Criminology with Foundation Year - BA (Hons)
Liverpool John Moores University
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The BA (Hons) Criminology at Liverpool John Moores University is taught by research active experts and offers exciting opportunites for international fieldwork.This interdisciplinary BA course gives you the chance to look at criminology from the perspective of other disciplines such as geography, history, psychology, political science and sociology giving you a much broader understanding of the subject.Throughout the course, you will be encouraged to develop your critical thinking skills by ...Read more

The BA (Hons) Criminology at Liverpool John Moores University is taught by research active experts and offers exciting opportunites for international fieldwork.This interdisciplinary BA course gives you the chance to look at criminology from the perspective of other disciplines such as geography, history, psychology, political science and sociology giving you a much broader understanding of the subject.Throughout the course, you will be encouraged to develop your critical thinking skills by questioning what we mean by the terms crime, criminals, punishment and justice.For example, how are such terms constructed and what are the implications for practice In the third year, you will have an opportunity to choose option modules to explore crime and criminal justice across a range of issues and specialisms and to locate UK based developments and debates within an international contextStart date: SeptemberStudy mode: Full-timeCourse duration: 4 yearsCampus: Mt PleasantUCAS Code: L31FGrades/points required: DDD-CDD (72-80)

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18/279
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52nd
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76th
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Annie
03 Mar 26

University has supported me by getting my diagnoses done and making regular check in with me I feel accepted for who I am. Lecturers need to ensure they have enough time to cover..Read more

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Maximillian
08 Dec 25

The faculty are all very approachable and helpful and reply to you quickly. The buildings and locations are filled with resources that help with academic success; the multiple..Read more

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Criminology
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Annie
03 Mar 26
Criminology and Sociology - BA (Hons)
University has supported me by getting my diagnoses done and making regular check in with me I feel accepted for who I am. Lecturers need to ensure they have enough time to cover...
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Maximillian
08 Dec 25
Criminology and Psychology
The faculty are all very approachable and helpful and reply to you quickly. The buildings and locations are filled with resources that help with academic success; the multiple...
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