Criminology Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)

Our Criminology degrees don’t just teach you the theories behind criminality, we help you understand the causes, reactions and solutions to crime. If you study with us, you could either study Criminology more broadly or choose to specialise on one of our pathways.

At University of Staffordshire, you’ll study the complex causes of crime and how our societies should respond to pressing problems, such as domestic violence, knife crime, or drug related crime, as well as supra national issues such as terrorism and transnational organised crime. What’s more, you’ll learn to consider the social context in which crime and punishment takes place, and eventually, you’ll start to challenge your preconceptions of ‘violence’, ‘harm’ and ‘justice’.

You’ll explore the relationship between criminological theories and criminal justice policies and practices. You’ll be investigating and discussing the explanations for crime and how the courts deal with them. Plus, you’ll explore the role of punishment and the secure estate, investigate crimes of the powerful, and come to understand the role of the media within the justice system.

We have three-year, placement year and MSci degrees. There is also a Foundation year route for students who may not have the necessary academic profile for entry onto one of our three or two-year courses or who have been out of formal education for a while and would like to enhance their skills and capabilities first.

*Pathway Options:*

You will be given the chance to specialise in a particular area of Criminology in your second and third years, tailoring your study to align with your career aspirations. You will be able to continue to study Criminology as a broad subject, or specialise by taking one of the following pathways: Offender Management, Victimology, Organised Crime and Terrorism.

On successful completion of study, we will issue the following award: *BSc (Hons) Criminology*