BSc Criminology

The BSc in Criminology offered by Cardiff University is a full-time, three-year undergraduate program. It offers students a comprehensive understanding of the nature, extent, causes, and control of criminal behavior from both a social scientific and legal perspective. Students will have the opportunity to study crime and criminality from a variety of perspectives, including theoretical, practical, and policy dimensions. Course Content: In the first year, students will study compulsory modules which will introduce them to key ideas and techniques in Criminology. During the second year, students build on their knowledge and start to specialise. In final year, students can choose from a range of fascinating specialist modules and conclude your studies with either a criminological dissertation or a work placement project. Key Modules: Key Modules in this course include: Understanding Criminology, Methods of Research in Criminology, Understanding Criminal Justice, Study Skills and Applying Criminology. Optional modules like Policing and Society, Youth Justice, Forensic Psychology and Punishment and Society are also available. Accreditations: This program is recognized by the British Society of Criminology (BSC) and The British Criminology Society (BCS). Future Careers: Graduates of the BSc Criminology can anticipate successful careers in a range of professions and organizations such as the Police Service, HM Revenue and Customs, research organizations, local government, the Home Office, the court services, the prison service, the National Probation Service and roles in private security and the voluntary sector. For more information on this course, please visit the official course page here.