BA Hons. Criminology and Criminal Justice

The Criminology and Criminal Justice BA (Hons) course offered by the University of Greenwich delves into the study of crime, criminal behavior, and the effectiveness of justice systems. It provides students with an understanding of criminological theories, criminal justice system, and differentiating stages of criminal cases, from the roles of the police and courts through to the detail of criminal offences and law.Course Content: Students will critically engage with real-life issues and current debates in criminology and criminal justice, such as youth crime, gangs, domestic violence, drug use, and the role of the media in crime construction. The course explores the issues related to diversity, inequality, and discrimination in the criminal justice system, and provides extensive knowledge on concepts, theories, and strategies for implementing policies to control crime.Key Modules: The key modules include 'Understanding Crime', 'Criminal Justice', 'Criminological Theories', 'Youth and Crime', and 'Inequalities in the Criminal Justice System', among others. These modules aim to equip students with essential knowledge and insights into criminology and criminal justice.Accreditations: This course is accredited by the British Society of Criminology (BSC), ensuring that the course content reflects the latest practices and developments in the field of criminology.Future Careers: The course prepares students for a variety of rewarding careers such as community work, probation, policing, research, youth justice, crime analysis, and various roles within the criminal justice system. It also provides a solid foundation for further specialization in criminology and criminal justice or other related advanced studies.For more information on this course, please visit the official course page.