BSc Hons Criminology

The Criminology course at Northumbria University is an advanced program that seeks to unravel the mysteries of criminal activities, laws, and justice. Investigating these complex issues requires a wide range of specialized knowledge and skills. Course Content: This course provides theoretical knowledge to understand crime, criminal behavior and the criminal justice system. Incorporated in the curriculum are areas such as sociological, psychological and political methods to create a multidimensional understanding of crime and justice. The learning experience is enriched by engaging in practical real-world projects, research internships, and volunteering opportunities.Key Modules: The key modules of the Criminology course at Northumbria University include subjects like Understanding Crime, Comparative Criminology, Researching Crime and Justice, Crime and Justice in Contemporary Society, Psychology and Crime etc. Accreditations: The course is accredited by British Criminological Society (BCS) which ensures that it covers core areas of knowledge, including Criminological theory, Research methods, Criminal Justice Practice, and Criminal law. Future Careers: The criminology program can open up doors to a range of careers including roles in policing, probation services, the prison service and the court service. It can also lead to wide variety of careers in private and public sector organisations both nationally and internationally. For more information on this course, please visit the official course page.