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

Explore crime and criminal justice – from causes to controls to consequences – with our BSc Criminology degree.

Offered by the [School of Law](https://www.reading.ac.uk/law/), this three-year degree is ideal if you have an interest in law, sociology, politics and social policy. You’ll study sociological, criminological and legal concepts, approaches and methodologies, gaining a critical understanding of crime, criminal justice, and their relationship with the law. You’ll also develop a solid understanding of social science research methodologies and ethics. 

At the end of your degree, you’ll possess a strong grounding in both the legal framework and the challenges in which matters of crime and justice play out.

You’ll acquire the foundational knowledge needed to produce and understand socio-legal and criminological research, yet the degree is designed with maximum flexibility to allow you to follow your interests.

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