Criminology with Study Abroad BSc

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In Exeter

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    Course

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    Exeter

The University of Exeter featured in the UK’s top 10 in the past 3 years (The Times Good University Guide) and ranks in the top one per cent of universities in the world according to the Times Higher Education international rankings. We are a member of the prestigious Russell Group of research intensive universities; the UK’s equivalent to the Ivy League.

The quality of education and experience received at the University of Exeter means we have never been out of the top 10 for overall student satisfaction in the National Student Survey.

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Exeter (Devon)
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Prince Of Wales Road, EX4 4SB

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  • IT
  • Criminology

Course programme

Programme structure

The modules we outline here provide examples of what you can expect to learn on this degree course based on recent academic teaching. The precise modules available to you in future years may vary depending on staff availability and research interests, new topics of study, timetabling and student demand.

Full-time undergraduate students need to complete modules worth a total of 120 credits each year.

Year 1

The first year gives you a foundational knowledge of criminology and social theory, methods and concepts. You will also gain important analytical techniques that will be useful across a range of subjects and research tasks.

Compulsory modules CodeModuleCredits SOC1004 Introduction to Social Data 15 SOC1037 Introduction to Social Analysis: Classical Social Theory 15 SOC1038 Introduction to Social Analysis: Contemporary Social Theory 15 SOC1039 Social Issues: Crime and Deviance 15 SOC1040 Social Issues: Part II - Themes in Criminology 15 SOC1041 Data Analysis in Social Sciences 15 Optional modules: examples

You should select a further 30 credits of optional modules (in other words two 15 credit modules). Examples are listed below.

CodeModuleCredits SOC1003 Imagining Social Worlds: Texts 15 SOC1008 Imagining Social Worlds: Artefacts 15 ANT1004 Introduction to Social Anthropology-Theorising the Everyday World 15 ANT1005 Introduction to Social Anthropology: Exploring Cultural Diversity 15 SOC1019 Contemporary Society - Themes and Perspectives 15 SOC1020 Contemporary Society - Fields and Case Studies 15 LAW1020 Introduction to the Law for Non Lawyers 15 Year 2

In the second year you will advance your grasp of criminological knowledge and methods through a set of compulsory modules. Optional modules enable you to develop specialist knowledge on a range of topics.

Compulsory modules CodeModuleCredits SOC2077 Data Analysis in Social Science II 15 SOC2004 Into the Field 15 SOC2035 International Criminal Justice: Comparative Criminology 15 SOC2036 International Criminal Justice: Application of Theory to Transnational and International Crime 15 Optional modules: examples

30 credits must be taken from the Q-Step modules indicated below and a further 30 credits of optional Criminology-related modules.

CodeQ-Step modulesCredits SOC2091 Immigration in Western Societies 15 SOC2092 Introduction to Terrorism Studies 15 SOC2035 International Criminal Justice: Comparative Criminology 15 POL2071 Experimental Research in the Social Sciences 15 POL2081 Thinking about Race: Perspectives from the Biological and Social Sciences 15 POL2046 The Economics of Politics 15 Those interested in applying for a work placement must take this module. SSI2002 Data Analysis in the Workplace 15

CodeOther optional modulesCredits ANT2086 Addiction 30 ANT2009 Living Cities 15 ARA2132 Islamic Law and Society 15 BIO2068 Forensic Science 30 CLA3117 Crime and Punishment in the Ancient World 30 HIH3619 Sexualities 30 PHL2012 Social Philosophy 15 PHL2061 Philosophy of Law 15 POL2057 Security Studies 15 POL2068 Global Justice and Transnational Democracy 15 SOC2035 International Criminal Justice: Comparative Criminology 15 SOC2036 International Criminal Justice: Application of Theory to Transnational and International Crime 15 SOC2095 On Violence 30 SOC2092 Introduction to Terrorism Studies 15 POL3193 Women in Criminal Justice 30 POL3186B Gender, Militarization and Resistance 30 POL3168 War and its Aftermath: Interventions and Contemporary Conflict 30 POL3148 Human Rights and the Political 30 Year 3

Year abroad

Compulsory modules

Students will spend the third year of their studies in a partner university on an Erasmus/Socrates exchange or other approved programme of study. The year abroad comprises 120 credits and assessment is based on the credits gained at the partner institution.

CodeModuleCredits SSI3999 One Year study abroad 120 Year 4

The centre-point of the final year is the dissertation. This provides you with the opportunity to explore an area of interest and to demonstrate what you have learned over the previous years of your degree. It is your opportunity to carry out a piece of independent study into a topic which really interests you. You may choose to take a traditional approach to your dissertation or carry out an original project drawing on the practical research skills you will have developed during your degree

Compulsory modules CodeModuleCredits SOC3040 Dissertation 30 Optional modules: examples

15 of these credits must be taken from the Q-Step modules indicated below.

CodeQ-Step ModulesCredits SOC3094 Statistical Methods for Social Data 15 SOC3091 Immigration in Western Societies 15 SOC3092 Introduction to Terrorism Studies 15 SOC3034 International Criminal Justice: Comparative Criminology 15

CodeOther optional modulesCredits ANT3086 Addiction 30 ANT3004 Living Cities 15 ARA2132 Islamic Law and Society 15 BIO2068 Forensic Science 30 CLA3117 Crime and Punishment in the Ancient World 30 HIH3619 Sexualities 30 PHL2012 Social Philosophy 15 PHL3061 Philosophy of Law 15 POL2057 Security Studies 15 POL2068 Global Justice and Transnational Democracy 15 SOC3034 International Criminal Justice: Comparative Criminology 15 SOC3036 International Criminal Justice: Application of Theory to Transnational and International Crime 15 SOC3095 On Violence 30 SOC3092 Introduction to Terrorism Studies 15 POL3193 Women in Criminal Justice 30 POL3186B Gender, Militarization and Resistance 30 POL3168 War and its Aftermath: Interventions and Contemporary Conflict 30 POL3148 Human Rights and the Political 30

Criminology with Study Abroad BSc

Price on request