About the Courses
Course structure
You will be taught through a mixture of lectures, seminars and workshops, but there is an increasing emphasis on independent study as the course progresses.
In your first year you will be introduced to the theoretical foundations of criminology and to the research methods used in social science.
In year 2, you will begin to learn about the social construction of crime and (in)justice from a global perspective. You will also spend time developing your knowledge about specific elements of the justice system, such as policing and the prison.
In your final year you will be given the opportunity to study topics in much more depth, adding critical perspectives to your portfolio of theoretical knowledge. Your third year will also involve writing a dissertation which is a large-scale independent project about a topic of your
Course structure
You will be taught through a mixture of lectures, seminars and workshops, but there is an increasing emphasis on independent study as the course progresses.
In your first year you will be introduced to the theoretical foundations of criminology and to the research methods used in social science.
In year 2, you will begin to learn about the social construction of crime and (in)justice from a global perspective. You will also spend time developing your knowledge about specific elements of the justice system, such as policing and the prison.
In your final year you will be given the opportunity to study topics in much more depth, adding critical perspectives to your portfolio of theoretical knowledge. Your third year will also involve writing a dissertation which is a large-scale independent project about a topic of your choosing.
Making sure that what you learn with us is relevant, up-to-date and what employers are looking for is our priority, so courses are reviewed and enhanced on an ongoing basis.