Criminology & Criminal Justice and Italian BA (Hons)

What will you study on this course? In addition to the language the syllabus includes a broad range of stimulating options. First year courses include an introduction to the history, culture, cinema and literatures of Europe. Second and final year options offer increasing levels of specialisation as you proceed towards your degree. They cover a wide variety of cultural and literary material from various centuries but with emphasis on the modern period, aspects of Italian history, Italian cinema and the media. Residence Abroad: The third year is spent either entirely in Italy or, if you are studying two languages, in Italy and in the country of the other language. Your main options are: A paid work placement as an English assistant in schools. Study at one of our Erasmus partner universities, which include Università di Udine (Gorizia), Università di Trieste, Università di Milano La Cattolica, IULM (Milano), Università di Torino, Università di Bologna, Università di Firenze, Università di Cagliari (Sardenia), Università di Perugia. An approved work placement. In each case you also complete a dissertation whilst abroad, which counts towards your Bangor degree. 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