Criminology and Criminal Justice BA (Hons)

Year 1 In the first year of your course you are introduced to the main concepts and areas of study. In addition to issues in Criminology and Criminal Justice you are encouraged to study in areas which complement your degree scheme e.g. in Social Policy, Sociology and Law. Core modules: Introduction to Criminology and Criminal Justice Doing Social Research Social Science Perspectives Introduction to Health and Welfare Understanding Society plus 20 credits from Social Sciences or other Schools Years 2 and 3 In your second and third years the core criminology and criminal justice modules provide a thorough grounding in key theoretical perspectives, research methodologies and criminal justice issues. You may choose from the range offered elsewhere within the School. You will also work independently (with supervision) on an extended piece of work as a dissertation. Year 2 At level 2 you will continue the study of core subjects related to your discipline, begin your dissertation study and select a limited number of options. Compulsory modules: Methods of Social Research Dissertation Preparation Theories of Crime and Control Crime and Justice in Modern Britain Contemporary Social Debates plus one optional module in Social Science Year 3 At level 3 you will continue the study of subjects related to your discipline. Compulsory module: Dissertation Regulating Society Crime and Punishment Crime and Power Crime and the Media plus 20 credits of optional modules from the School