BSc Criminology and Criminal Justice

The Criminology and Criminal Justice course at the University of Roehampton provides students with a comprehensive understanding of the complexities of crime, its causes, and criminal justice responses in a global and multi-disciplinary context. The program brings together theoretical, practical, policy, and social debates associated with crime, justice, and victimhood at local, national, and international levels, building a broad foundation for a broad range of careers.Course Content: The course provides students with the opportunity to gain knowledge about the criminal justice systems, its processes, and the issues related to its functioning, as well as understanding the societal, political, and economic factors that contribute to crime. It investigates the different forms of criminal behavior, the causes of crime, and how the society responds to it. The course also explores the role of professionals, statutory and voluntary organizations in crime control and justice.Key Modules: Key modules in the course include Crime and Criminal Behaviour, Criminal Justice Processes, Researching Crime and Justice, Power, Harm and the State, Victims and Victimology, and Crime and Punishment in Popular Culture. It also includes an optional module on Digital Criminology, investigating the intersection of digital technology, harm, and crime.Future Careers: Completing this course opens up a wide range of job opportunities in areas such as the police, prison and probation services, youth justice, community safety, crime prevention, local authority partnerships, the court services, human rights, international humanitarian work, and graduate-level roles in business.For more information on this course, please visit the official course page.