BA (Hons) Criminology

The Criminology BA course at Solent University involves studying the nature of crime, investigating why persons choose to commit crimes and exploring how society deals with crime. It examines how crime affects society as a whole as well as individual victims.Course Content: The course combines techniques from several disciplines, including sociology, psychology, and law. It delivers a well-rounded understanding of crime from multiple perspectives. In addition to theoretical knowledge, students will also develop practical skills such as research, analysis, presentation, and argument formulation.Key Modules: The Criminology BA course covers modules such as Criminology in Action, Contemporary Issues in Criminology, Crime and Deviance, and Crime, Media and Culture. It also includes a crime policy module where students work on a project in response to a contemporary issue, and a dissertation on a criminology topic of their choice. Accreditations: The Criminology BA course at Solent University is accredited by the British Sociological Association (BSA) and the British Psychological Society (BPS).Future Careers: Graduates of this course can pursue careers in a variety of roles including police officers, probation officers, social workers, community officers, policy development officers, and researchers. They can also work in the field of crime prevention, in prisons, or within governmental and non-governmental organizations.For more information on this course, please visit the official course page.