BSc (Hons) Criminology Full-time

This course explores key issues surrounding crime and victimisation. It covers current issues, policy, and practices in the criminal justice system. You'll examine the causes, consequences, and societal responses to crime. There's a focus on equipping you to work with vulnerable or high-risk individuals.

You'll gain career-relevant experience through placement and volunteering opportunities. We have strong links with organisations like Northumbria Police and HM Prison Service.

There's also the chance to take part in our Local Appropriate Adult Scheme. Here, you can volunteer as someone's appropriate adult. You'll achieve an additional professional qualification.

Your learning will be shaped by current research from our lecturers. They specialise in topics such as:

• Domestic violence
• Offender risk management
• Gender based violence
• Desistance from crime
• The criminalisation of sex work
• Disability and vulnerability.

Criminology is a diverse field and you’ll be able to choose from three strands for your optional modules. These are justice, human rights and vulnerability, or violence. You can tailor your studies to your interests and career goals.