BA Criminology & Social Policy

The Criminology and Social Policy BA (ML94) is a joint honors degree program from Queen’s University Belfast. The program mainly focuses on the causes, consequences, and responses to crime, while evaluating public policies, their formation, and impact. The program offers a comprehensive understanding of social phenomena and opens the path to a multitude of career opportunities.Course Content: The program aims to develop critical and analytical skills, the ability to conduct research, enhance written and verbal communication skills, as well as create an understanding of societal diversity. Methods of assessment include essays, reports, exams, presentations, and, in the final year, a dissertation.Key Modules: The course offers a variety of modules such as Introduction to Criminology, Understanding Social Policy, Media, Crime, and Criminal Justice, and Social Policy in Practice among others.Future Careers: The course prepares students for a variety of career paths in sectors like criminal justice system, social work and social care, policy development and analysis, community care, housing, health, education, and third sector organizations.For more information on this course, please visit the official course page here.