Criminology and Criminal Justice BA (Hons)

This Criminology and Criminal Justice degree provides practical knowledge and understanding of how the criminal justice system works as well as examining what causes people to commit crime and how they respond to punishment and other deterrents.

The degree aims to give you a firm grounding in the substantive, methodological and theoretical components of Criminology together with related aspects of the disciplines of law, sociology and psychology. Study the social, legal and political factors influencing crime, punishment and victimisation, and learn how agencies like the police, courts, prisons and probation manage offenders and prevent crime.

Gain a broad set of social research skills to understand and analyse some of society’s biggest issues. Specialist modules allow you to focus on complex areas of human behaviour such as drug abuse, interpersonal and domestic violence, and organised crime, and the social issues that influence them.

A degree in Criminology and Criminal Justice prepares you for a wide range of careers working for the agencies and organisations involved in enforcing the law, tackling and preventing crime, or improving personal safety.

‘Placement Year’ and International Experience Year’ options are available for this course. You will have the opportunity to fully consider these options when you have started your course at Bangor and can make an application for a transfer onto such a pathway at the appropriate time. You can find more information about these options on our website and if you have any questions, please get in touch.

If you don’t have the required qualifications for this degree-level course or are looking to re-enter education after time away from study, then a Foundation Year Programme might be the right choice for you. Please see Sociology (with Foundation Year) L30F.

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