What factors can explain changes in crime rates. How is climate change linked to the crimes of the powerful. Are prisons the appropriate response to criminal acts. Are we all treated equally before the law.These are some of the issues you will explore in this course, by looking at the complex interactions between the state, the offender, the victim and society. You will think critically about how laws are made and how social structures shape both crime and responses to crime.As part of our new pathway degree programmes, you will also be able to specialise Criminology with: Black Studies, Social Policy, Sustainability. Taught by research-active academics whose work is nationally and internationally recognised, and informs the course curriculum. Enhance your employability by taking part in our employability events and undertaking a social sciences work placement module in Year 2. Criminology courses open pathways to careers in a variety of settings including probation, policing, the prison service, NGOs, local authorities, the voluntary sector, youth offending teams, teaching, social work and administration.Full-time 3 years September