BA (Hons) Criminology, Policing and Forensics

Course detail
This course will provide you with an understanding of the criminal act and the response of the State, criminal motivation, the gathering of scientific evidence, the workings of the criminal justice and penal systems in the UK and policing.

A key strength of this course is the Reflections on Work in the Criminological Field module, where students typically work in areas such as youth offending, victim support, crime prevention, witness support and various policing support roles, including as special constables. This work-based learning provides an invaluable opportunity for students to gain experience in a crime-related field and enhance their chances of finding relevant employment after graduation.

Year one (Level 4) modules
Introduction to Criminology
Introduction to the Criminal Justice System
Imprisonment
Introduction to Policing
Introduction to Forensic Science Investigation
Plus one option from:
Introduction to Forensic Psychology
Foundations of Criminal Law
Social Problems
Year two (Level 5) modules
Theories of Criminal Behaviour
Policing and Police Powers
Researching Crime and Criminal Justice
Reflections on Work in the Criminological Field
Crime Scene Investigation
Plus one option from:
Ethics of Criminal Justice
Trial, Evidence and the Adversarial System
Serial Killers
Transnational Crime Syndicates
Year three (Level 6) modules
Dissertation
Forensics and Policing in Crime Detection
Contemporary Issues in Policing
Plus two options from:
Critical Perspectives on Terrorism and Counter Terrorism
Penology
Victimology
Sexual Offences and Criminal Justice
Cyber Crime
Probation and Restorative Justice
A Psychology of Violent and Sexual Offenders
Philosophical Foundations of Criminology
Neurocriminology.