BA Criminology

The BA (Hons) Criminology course offered by The University of Law is designed to help students explore the criminal justice system's various dimensions from a social science perspective. This undergraduate course provides a multidisciplinary study of crime and criminal behavior to enable students to understand, explain, and control crime, as well as the role of agencies of crime control within the society.Course Content: This course focuses on exploring the concept of crime in society and understanding the theories and social constructs of crime. Students gain an understanding of criminal justice system organizations, the processes they follow, and the issues they face. The course highlights criminological theories, the social context of crime, victims and victimization, youth and crime, women and crime, racial and cultural dynamics and crime in media.Key Modules: The course modules touch upon various aspects of criminology including Introduction to Criminology, Criminal Justice Institutions, Crime and Society, Policing and Punishment, Research and Ethics in Criminology, Crime, Space and Place, Gender and Crime, Terrorism and Counter-terrorism, and Dissertation.Future Careers: The course provides the necessary skills for individuals seeking careers in agencies delivering criminal justice, such as the police, prison service, probation service, and other types of social and community services. Graduates can also move into several different areas such as local government, non-profit organizations, the voluntary sector, or continue to postgraduate study.For more information on this course, please visit the official course page .