Course summary

This is one of several specialist routes available in our BA (Honours) Social Sciences (R23) degree. You'll study core modules in interdisciplinary social science and sociology, giving you a firm grounding in ideas central to the social sciences. This will be combined with learning how criminology helps us make sense of a range of issues related to crime, social conflict, criminal justice and criminalisation. On completion of your degree, you’ll be able to apply criminological and social theories, analyse a variety of evidence including statistical data, present arguments, write clearly and conduct your own research – opening employment opportunities in private, public and voluntary sector organisations. Key features of the course

• Specialise in criminology within a broad interdisciplinary social science degree.

• Explore real world problems focusing on cutting edge, topical and often controversial criminological and social issues.

• Gain a degree directly relevant to careers within the criminal justice system and other organisations concerned with crime and social justice.

• Enhance your employability with valued skills, including analysing and evaluating evidence, communicating specialist ideas and information to different audiences.

• Offers the option to complete a dissertation in the final stage