BA (Hons) Criminology and Criminal Justice and Law

The BA (Hons) Criminology and Criminal Justice and Law program offered by the University of Wolverhampton provides students with a comprehensive understanding of the principles and practices of Criminology and Law, equipping them with the skills and knowledge needed for a range of professions within the criminal justice system and legal sector. The course encourages critical thinking and nurtures a comprehensive understanding of the social, legal and historical aspects of criminal behaviour and the law.Course Content: This program comprises study areas such as criminal justice, understanding law, race and crime, philosophy of punishment, and international criminal law. Students will develop a detailed understanding of the roles and responsibilities in these areas and will be able to demonstrate relevant knowledge and skills. It is a full-time three-year course or a part-time six-year course.Key Modules: Key modules include Criminology and Criminal Justice, Tort and Contract Law, Family and Child Law, International Human Rights, Substance Misuse, Domestic Violence, and several other interesting areas.Accreditations: The course is accredited by the Solicitors Regulation Authority and Bar Standards Board which means the course qualifies as a ‘Qualifying Law Degree’, exempting you from the academic stage of legal education should you wish to move on to the professional stage of training to become a solicitor or barrister.Future Careers: This course opens up a range of career opportunities in areas such as police service, probation service, Border Agency, legal executive, solicitor, public services, victim support & other voluntary agencies and postgraduate study.For more information on this course, please visit the official course page.