BA (Hons) Criminology

The 'Criminology' undergraduate course offered by the University of West London presents an in-depth study of the causes of crime, its consequences, and how society responds to it. This course is designed for anyone interested in criminal justice and social justice and supports them to develop critical and analytical skills in relation to criminological issues and theories.Course Content: The course provides a comprehensive understanding of the various forms of crimes, their causes and impacts, the justice system and its responses, the social factors influencing crime, and also encourages the development of critical thinking through various theories in criminology. Key Modules: Some key modules in the course are: 'Professional Practice in Criminology', 'Contemporary Issues in Criminology', 'Criminology Dissertation', 'Punishment and Society', 'Transnational Crime and Justice', 'Criminology: Theory and Practice', 'Youth, Crime and Justice' and 'Understanding Social Science Research'.Future Careers: The course opens up a wide range of potential careers in areas such as the criminal justice system, working with offenders in the community, the prison service, police, probation service and in areas of policy, research, victim support, housing, local government, and drug and alcohol services.For more information on this course, please visit the official course page here.