BSc(Hons) Criminology and Criminal Justice

The Criminology and Criminal Justice course is a degree programme offered by Ulster University. This course offers a comprehensive understanding of crime, its causes, impact, and consequences. It aims to develop student's expertise in the field of criminology and criminal justice, through the integration of theory and practice. Course Content: The course content includes core topics in criminology and criminal justice, which includes an overview on the field of criminology, a solid understanding of crime prevention, judicial system and corrections, an insight on the societal impact of crime, and how various social factors influence the criminal behavior. The curriculum is also designed to enhance students’ capabilities and skills to analyze and strategize practical solutions to issues relating to crime and justice.Key Modules: Some of the key modules include Legal Methods, Criminological Theory, Quantitative and Qualitative Research Methods, Youth Crime and Youth Justice, Policing and Society, and Terrorism and State Violence. Accreditations: The course is recognised by the Academy of Certified Social Workers (ACSW).Future Careers: Graduates of this course have the potential to shape careers in wide range of sectors including community safety, drug outreach work, probation service, police service, youth justice work, and voluntary and charitable sectors. For more information on this course, please visit the official course page.