Our Criminology with Law BSc(Hons) will see you delve into a wealth of topics, from a critical social sciences perspective. You’ll study the foundations of criminology in partnership with our Law Department, who will teach you the fundamentals of law.On the course, you’ll explore the law relating to criminological concerns, including medical, family, immigration, and human rights laws. You’ll also learn about crime prevention, criminal justice and punishment, mentally disordered offenders, and violent and organised crime.In your second year of study, you’ll have the opportunity to gain real-world experience through a work placement. Past students have completed placements with the police, youth offending teams, in prisons, restorative justice organisations, CCTV units, as well as in voluntary agencies supporting offenders and victims in the community. You may also have the opportunity to study abroad.On campus, you’ll be taught by experts from both criminology and law disciplines, who have a wide range of research, practice specialisms and knowledge of the areas you’ll study. You’ll also hear first-hand experiences and viewpoints from guest speakers, such as legal professionals, senior police officers, drug outreach workers, and criminal justice staff they’ll give you an insight into key contemporary debates, concerns, and practices, as well as what it’s like working in positions in the criminal justice or legal practice fields.