Criminology - BA (Hons)

4.0
3 reviews
  • University experience in general has been good, apart from having to deal with being away.
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  • It's been okay, but I feel like other universities have a better student union which makes a big difference.
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  • It's okay.
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Bachelor's degree

In Cambridge

Price on request

Description

  • Type

    Bachelor's degree

  • Location

    Cambridge

What causes crime? How can we deter or rehabilitate criminals? How does the media depict crime? How does the criminal justice system work and how should it evolve? These are some of the questions you’ll explore on this course.

Facilities

Location

Start date

Cambridge (Cambridgeshire )
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Cambridge Campus, East Road, CB1 1PT

Start date

On request

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Reviews

4.0
fantastic
  • University experience in general has been good, apart from having to deal with being away.
    |
  • It's been okay, but I feel like other universities have a better student union which makes a big difference.
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  • It's okay.
    |
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4.4
fantastic

Course rating

Recommended

Centre rating

Mariana

4.5
28/02/2018
What I would highlight: University experience in general has been good, apart from having to deal with being away.
What could be improved: .
Would you recommend this course?: Yes

Beatrice Lovell

4.0
24/02/2016
What I would highlight: It's been okay, but I feel like other universities have a better student union which makes a big difference.
What could be improved: .
Would you recommend this course?: Yes

Brigitla

3.5
18/01/2016
What I would highlight: It's okay.
What could be improved: I don't like waking up early and I have too many breaks between lectures.
Would you recommend this course?: Yes
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This centre's achievements

2016

All courses are up to date

The average rating is higher than 3.7

More than 50 reviews in the last 12 months

This centre has featured on Emagister for 14 years

Subjects

  • Criminology
  • Politics
  • Psychology
  • IT
  • Sociology
  • Laboratory Practice
  • Media Studies
  • Media
  • Criminal Justice
  • Community Safety

Course programme

What causes crime? How can we deter or rehabilitate criminals? How does the media depict crime? How does the criminal justice system work and how should it evolve? These are some of the questions you’ll explore on this course.

Criminology draws on many disciplines including media studies, sociology, politics and psychology to help resolve some of society’s most important issues. By the time you graduate you’ll be able to contribute to the policy debate and find your way around the criminal justice world in a variety of jobs, from probation officer to journalist.

Individual modules, practical and theoretical, look at topics such as why we create laws and why people break them; strategies and policies for crime prevention and punishment; the public perception of crime; and the agencies, procedural frameworks and practices that exist throughout the criminal justice system and society at large.

We’ll bring things to life using true case studies, guest lecturers, court visits, conferences, placements and opportunities to shadow a crown court judge. You’ll gain a comprehensive introduction to the field, as well as personal and professional skills that you can use in any career.

Additionally you’ll be part of a wider community that includes sociologists, forensic scientists, psychologists and media specialists. Many of our staff our active researchers, contributing to our institutes and research groups, so you can confident your course contains the latest developments.

You’ll have the opportunity to learn from leading academics and professionals throughout your course, along with:

  • educational visits to local courts and the Old Bailey
  • job-shadowing a Crown Court judge and other professionals in the criminal justice field
  • guest lectures from Crown Prosecution Solicitors and other criminology specialists
  • membership of the Criminology Society
  • volunteering opportunities with local agencies including Crimestoppers
  • attending criminology conferences.

Criminology - BA (Hons)

Price on request