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

The BSc (Hons) Criminology is an undergraduate degree designed by expert criminologists with research and professional experience and allows you to delve into the fascinating and diverse world of criminology, exploring areas such as prisons, probation, policing, cybercrime, terrorism, the media and forensic psychology. With this course you’ll be able to develop an understanding of contemporary criminology concepts and theories, looking at how they are viewed from different perspectives. Cutting edge, engaging and employability focused, this degree is ideal if you aspire to become a criminologist, work in the criminal justice sector or progress to further study. You’ll be encouraged to think critically, look further, and imagine alternative perspectives, building a strong foundation for graduate-level employment.

This course is particularly interesting if you’re looking to work in the criminal justice sector or associated fields, and we have modules aligned with the Trainee Probation Officer Programme (PQiP). You’ll benefit from learning in various ways, giving you a well-rounded understanding of both the theory and practice of criminology. This will enable you to develop a comprehensive understanding of criminology and apply this to current national and international socio-economic policies and conditions.

You will learn through a variety of lectures, workshops, digital media and a wide range of learning resources, completing research methods modules in your second year and a dissertation in your final year. There is also the opportunity to choose a work place module in your second year. In addition to your knowledge of criminology, you will gain a wide range of analytical, research, problem solving and communication skills, which are in high demand by employers.

You can choose to take an additional Foundation Year before you start your course. This introductory year focuses on developing the key skills required to study at degree level. You will study six modules and on successful completion progress onto any of our three year degrees.