Criminology Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)

How do societies define, investigate, and respond to crime in an era of rapid technological change? BSc Criminology equips you to engage seriously with that question. You’ll examine the core concerns of the discipline: victimisation, punishment, prisons, and policing, alongside the issues reshaping justice today — from cybercrime and international terrorism to environmental harm and AI-driven surveillance.

Drawing on international case studies and critical theory, you’ll develop practical skills in social research: collecting and analysing data, interpreting evidence, and communicating findings on complex real-world problems.

Graduates go on to careers across the criminal justice system, government, the civil service, NGOs, and organisations working in human rights, advocacy, and social justice. (109 words)

 

Understanding criminology

·         Study the criminal justice system, the socio-legal contexts of crime and criminal behaviour

·         Analyse global justice challenges facing society

·         Develop analysis-, debating-, and research skills

·         Gain access to career support from staff, employability consultants or careers coaches

 

From study to career

Develop the professional skills you need to work within the criminal justice system or another relevant field. Learn in a department with leading academics and with contributions from external academics and professionals. And you’ll build up a range of skills, such as researching and presenting which you can use in any career.