BSc Hons. Criminology

The Criminology undergraduate course at Kingston University offers a deep dive into the study of crime and criminal justice. It pays particular attention to the social, political, and cultural contexts of crime while developing an understanding of the contemporary debates in criminology and criminal justice.Course Content: The course delivers a comprehensive view of the societal aspects involving crime. It examines the role of criminal justice system and the impacts of crime on society by highlighting different themes like human rights, social diversity, and globalisation. In addition, it provides opportunities for students to undertake a work placement in a criminal justice or related agency in their final year.Key Modules: The key modules of the course include Understanding Criminology, Researching Race and Gender, Sociology of Everyday Life, Punishment and Prisons, Policing and Police Powers, Youth Crime, Young People and Social Harm amongst others.Accreditations: The degree is accredited by the British Society of Criminology (BSC), indicating that the department provides a high standard of education.Future Careers: The course provides the academic backdrop, suitable for progressing into careers across the criminal justice sector, including probation, policing, the prison service, or roles within community safety or youth justice. It also develops transferrable skills which are valuable in the sectors like social work, local government, and NGOs.For more information on this course, please visit the official course page.