This is one of several specialist routes available in our BA (Honours) Social Sciences (R23) degree. Youll study core modules in interdisciplinary social science and sociology, giving you a firm grounding in ideas central to the social sciences. This will be combined with learning how criminology helps us make sense of a range of issues related to crime, social conflict, criminal justice and criminalisation. On completion of your degree, you’ll be able to apply criminological and social theories, analyse a variety of evidence including statistical data, present arguments, write clearly and conduct your own research – opening employment opportunities in private, public and voluntary sector organisations.<br/><br/>**Key features of the course**<br/><br/><br/>- Specialise in criminology within a broad interdisciplinary social science degree.<br/><br/><br/>- Explore real world problems focusing on cutting edge, topical and often controversial criminological and social issues.<br/><br/><br/>- Gain a degree directly relevant to careers within the criminal justice system and other organisations concerned with crime and social justice.<br/><br/><br/>- Enhance your employability with valued skills, including analysing and evaluating evidence, communicating specialist ideas and information to different audiences.<br/><br/><br/>- Offers the option to complete a dissertation in the final stage<br/>