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BSc (Hons) Criminology

Duration :

3 or 4 years

About the Course

BSc (Hons) Criminology explores the causes of crime, criminal behaviour and the ways society responds through policing, punishment and rehabilitation. You’ll examine how social, psychological and economic factors influence crime while developing an understanding of the criminal justice system.

Throughout the course, you may study areas such as criminological theories, policing, prisons, youth crime, organised crime, victimology, criminal investigation and contemporary issues in crime and justice.

You may also be interested in:

BA (Hons) Criminology with Law
BA (Hons) Criminology and Psychology
BA (Hons) Criminology with Cybercrime
BSc (Hons) Forensic and Criminal Investigation
BA (Hons) Policing and Criminal Justice

Study Locations

London
Birmingham
Manchester
Leeds
Online learning

Career Opportunities

    Graduates may pursue roles in areas such as:

    Police and law enforcement
    Probation services
    Prison and offender management
    Youth justice
    Victim support
    Crime analysis
    Community safety
    Civil Service and local government
    Rehabilitation services
    Policy and research
    Charities and support organisations

    Some specialist careers may require additional professional qualifications or postgraduate study.

The transferable skills developed throughout the course, including critical thinking, research, communication, problem-solving, evidence analysis and understanding complex social issues, are highly valued by employers across a variety of industries.

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