BSc Criminology

The Criminology BSc course offered by Brunel University seeks to provide students with a rich understanding of crime and its various underlying causes, impacts, and prevention strategies. This course, designed for those interested in studying crime from a variety of perspectives, blends weekly readings, lectures, workshops, and field trips to provide a comprehensive and engaging learning environment.Course Content: Over the course of three years, students learn about criminal justice agencies, crime prevention, the social context of crime, and research methods in crime and criminology. The curriculum covers a broad range of subjects, including Sociology, Psychology, Law, History, and Governance, in relation to crime and its many aspects. Students will have the opportunity to engage in independent study, supervised study, and work placements to gain practical experience.Key Modules: Some of the key modules in this course are Theories of Crime, Crime and Punishment, Research Methods in Crime and Criminology, Policing and Punishment, Serious and Organised Crime, Crime, Media and Culture, Childhood, and Race and Crime.Accreditations: The Criminology BSc course at Brunel University is accredited by the British Sociological Association (BSA), ensuring that the course meets the high standards set out by the professional body.Future Careers: Completing the Criminology BSc course opens up a wealth of career opportunities in a variety of sectors. Graduates often move into roles within the police, prison and probation services, social work, youth and community services, crime prevention and reduction initiatives, and research or teaching positions. Some students also choose to further their studies with a graduate degree.For more information on this course, please visit the official course page.