BA Hons Criminology And History

The Criminology and History undergraduate course at Keele University offers students an opportunity to delve into the fascinating world of crime and history. Combining the contemporary criminology and historic events, students will explore how crime and history shape and inform each other. This single honors program takes an interdisciplinary approach to explore societal issues from both present and past perspectives, allowing students to better understand the contexts within which the law operates and crime occurs.Course Content: The course spans across three years and includes several modules that focus on criminological theory, crime and justice, history and interpretation, revolutions, wars and the making of the modern world and many more. Students will examine the historical development of criminal justice institutions such as the police, judiciary and prison, as well as current approaches and debates in criminology. Alongside this, the course focuses on historical knowledge and skills, with special emphasis on understanding the nature of change over time. Key Modules: Some of the key modules include Crime and Justice, Murder, Criminological Theory, Revolution and the Making of the Modern World, History & Interpretation, Public History and Heritage, Victorian Cities, and many others. Accreditations: Currently, there's no specific accreditation information available for this course on the website.Future Careers: The intersectional nature of the course gears students for a wide range of career paths. This course provides a good foundation for careers in sectors such as policing, probation, crime prevention, community safety and law - both in private and public sectors. It also prepares students for careers that require strong skills in interpretation and the critical analysis of complex information, argumentation and communication, such as marketing, journalism, public relations, and teaching.For more information on this course, please visit the official course page.