Course summary

Embrace the latest criminological thinking and get to the heart of how crime affects our lives and communities. Why choose Criminology at York? Look beyond traditional views of crime and what it means in our culture and society. Engage with the latest criminological thinking and challenge your preconceptions of crime and disorder. You'll build a strong understanding of the economic and cultural aspects of criminal justice. Benefit from teaching that's research-led. You'll develop new ways of thinking about the effects of crime, how it impacts our lives and how we can respond to it. In the process, you'll learn to think critically, evaluate evidence and craft convincing arguments. Develop and nurture criminological specialisms. As you progress, you'll develop proficiencies in different areas of criminal justice. Our range of option modules will allow you to tailor your learning to your emerging expertise. Prepare for your future. During your studies, you'll have access to careers support, events and networking opportunities. You'll also have the option of adding a placement year or year abroad to your degree. This allows you to gain invaluable experience working or studying in another country before you graduate. For full details of course structure and content visit our course pages: http://www.york.ac.uk/criminology/undergraduate/ba-criminology/