Undergraduate study
     

Criminology & Sociology

BSc (Hons) Criminology

  • UCAS code: M980 BSc/Cr
  • Length: 3 years

2012 entry

  • Fee for UK/EU students: £7,450
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  • Typical offer: A typical offer is 240 tariff points from at least 2 A levels (or equivalent)
 

Does the portrayal of violence on screen produce a more violent society? How can criminal organisations attain the same size and influence as multinational corporations? What constitutes using reasonable force when defending your home against intruders?

Examine why people commit crime, how crime is defined, and how society and the media respond. Then discover the sociology, psychology and law which underpin criminology.

The theory and knowledge you learn on your criminology degree are complemented by a prison-based field visit in your final year as well as input from a range of guest speakers from youth offending teams, the probation service, police and prison service - ideal opportuniites to gain insight into a range of careers in criminal justice.

How you learn

All modules are taught through a combination of lectures and seminars. In lectures specific information is delivered to larger groups while, in the smaller seminar groups, you can explore issues in more depth supported by independent study. Examples of seminar activities include case study work, media analysis, poster presentations and discussions/debates. You learn how to use all our extensive facilities such as electronic journals, virtual learning environments and computer programs.

How you are assessed

Assessment is varied and includes essays, presentations, projects, case studies, examinations and a research project. Some modules have several pieces of assessed work to help you to develop your skills throughout the academic year.

Career opportunities

You can enter a broad range of careers including the probation service, the prison service, the police, voluntary organisations, the public sector and postgraduate training or study. Increasingly opportunities exist within private security, crime prevention and offender management.

Entry requirements

A typical offer is 240 tariff points from at least 2 A levels (or equivalent). You must have five GCSEs including English at grade C (or equivalent). We recommend an Access course if you're a mature student.

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Modules

Criminology

Year 1 core modules

Year 2 core modules

and one optional module

Final-year core modules

and two optional modules

Modules offered may vary.