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Course overview

Our Criminology degree tackles the problems of crime, deviance, victimisation and social harm in a high quality programme that makes the subject exciting and intellectually challenging.

Introduction

Criminology involves the study of complex issues of crime and criminal justice.  Criminologists play an important role in the criminal justice system.

You will be taught by experts who help influence and develop policy; some of the world’s most influential and respected criminologists teach and research within our Department.  The degree draws on the Department’s expertise in crime prevention, surveillance, policing, sentencing, victimology, youth justice and corporate crime. Modules are continually updated and designed to provide you with a well-rounded criminology learning experience.

Our programmes are based on cutting edge research and are ideal preparation for careers or further study where clear, creative thinking is valued. From the historical foundations of crime and punishment to the implications of digitisation in social, political, economic and cultural life.

What you'll learn

  • Generating and evaluating evidence
  • Making reasoned arguments and ethical judgements
  • Critical thinking
  • Collecting, analysing and interpreting data
  • Report writing
  • Undertaking and producing research
  • Written and oral communication
  • Time management and planning

 

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