BA Hons Criminology

The BA in Criminology and Criminal Behaviour at the University of Bradford is designed to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of crime and society's responses to it. This course looks at crime from various perspectives, including the criminal justice system, society, the media, and the victims. It allows students to gain a theoretical understanding while offering practical insights into the fields of criminology and criminal behaviour.Course Content: The course content is divided into a range of modules that tackle various aspects of criminology and criminal behaviour. The course curriculum blends theoretical knowledge with practical learning, equipping students with research skills, knowledge about crime phenomena and the functioning of the criminal justice system.Key Modules: The course covers modules like Crime, Justice and Society, Researching Crime and Justice, Victims of Crime: theory and practice, Media Culture and Crime, Youth and Crime, Abnormal and Criminal Behaviour. In addition, in the final year, students have the option to undertake a placement or conduct a significant piece of research in crime-related areas.Future Careers: Graduates with a degree in Criminology and Criminal Behaviour are highly versatile and employable and can work in a range of areas. These include the criminal justice system (police, courts, prison service), crime prevention and security, probation and social work, youth justice and youth work, and local and central government.For more information on this course, please visit the official course page.