Criminology, BA Hons

Criminology is a BA Honours degree offered by the School of Humanities & Social Sciences. It allows students to specialise in the study of crime and criminology whilst also incorporating courses from a variety of other subject pathways.

This degree offers students the opportunity to undertake a comprehensive programme of study within the context of a multidisciplinary framework that acknowledges the eclectic nature of criminology.

The programme provides an overall understanding of the nature of crime and its control, encompassing major theoretical paradigms that have helped formulate theory and practice within the field of contemporary criminology.

The programme examines causes of crime, crime prevention and the criminal justice system. A comparative perspective encourages an understanding of criminology at national and international level.

Aims of the programme

To assist students in acquiring a systematic and critical understanding of the nature of crime and the criminal justice system.
To provide students with the ability to evaluate and assess different criminological perspectives.
To make students aware of the institutional and administrative context of criminology.
To allow students to understand and/or conduct independent criminological research.

UCAS code

Please telephone our Enquiry Unit on 020 8331 9000

School

Humanities & Social Sciences

Location

Greenwich Campus

Attendance

3 years full-time
4-6 years part-time

Entry requirements

Applicants should have:

240 UCAS points

OF WHICH 200 points or more from two A-levels or a relevant vocational qualification.

PLUS at least three GCSEs (including English) at grade C or above.

– At time of press entry requirements are subject to change. Please check the online prospectus to confirm UCAS points before making your application.

Career options

Studying criminology opens up a wide range of career possibilities at both a national and local level. Career opportunities include: youth justice; social work; community safety; crime reduction; child protection; and mental health. The programme is also for those considering careers in the probation, prison or police services. Easily transferable problem solving, research and communication skills ensure that a criminology degree provides a good foundation for other occupations in both the public and private sectors.

Year 1

Crime, Law and the Criminal Justice Process
Foundations of Criminology
Two further courses from related subject pathways

Year 2

Criminology
Criminological Research Methods
One course from: Penology; Gender, Race and Crime; Children and the Law
One course from a related subject pathway

Year 3

Courses may include: Crime, Media and the Urban Environment; Policing; Women, Crime and Justice; Research Project; Drugs and Drug Use.
Further courses from related subject pathways

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