Criminology and History BA (Hons)

Embark on a fascinating journey through the history that has shaped the world that we live in today, whilst exploring the various areas of the criminal justice system including policing, prisons, and rehabilitation. This research-led programme will enable you to develop the skillset required for a range of dynamic and exciting careers.<br/><br/>**Why choose this course?**<br/>- Global Top 300 for Social Sciences (Times Higher Education World University Subject Rankings, 2022)<br/><br/><br/>- Keele pioneered the teaching of undergraduate Criminology in the UK<br/><br/><br/>- Learn to critically evaluate and reflect on historical events and how these have impacted the world we live in<br/><br/><br/>- Undertake a work placement to prepare you for future employment<br/><br/><br/>- Study abroad to experience a different culture at a partner university<br/><br/><br/>Studying a combined honours in Criminology and History at Keele enables you to both build your awareness of a range of criminological perspectives and explore why it is important to think about crime, its impacts and how it could be prevented in future. You will immerse yourself into the study of the past and explore the social, economic, political, and cultural forces that have shaped global history and discover how millennia of change have impacted the world that we live in today.<br/><br/>Within Criminology you will explore what crime is and how it is defined by the law and public opinion. You will build your awareness of a range of different perspectives and explore why it is important to think about crime, its impacts and how it could be prevented in future.<br/><br/>Within the History element of the degree, you will develop your knowledge, critical thinking, and analytical skills by studying a diverse range of historical topics. This will enable you to trace the course of change in key areas of human history and appreciate the impact of events, forces, and processes on individual societies and the world as a whole. You will learn how to research diverse topics effectively, how to critically interrogate evidence and reflect on pivotal moments in history through a range of modules. This will involve working both independently and as part of a team in order to broaden your knowledge and develop transferable skills that will allow you to interpret information from various sources critically and effectively.<br/><br/>**About Keele**<br/><br/>Keele University was established in 1949 by the former Vice-Chancellor of Oxford University. Founded to meet the needs of a changing world, Keele has always had a pioneering vision to be a different kind of university.<br/><br/>We excel in both teaching and research, with some of the most satisfied students in England, and research that is changing lives for the better at a regional, national and global level.<br/><br/>Our beautiful 600-acre campus is one of the biggest in Britain – but all the most important services and facilities are on your doorstep, with accommodation, teaching spaces, facilities including a medical centre, sports centre and pharmacy, and a range of shops, eateries and entertainment venues – including the Students’ Union – clustered around the centre.