BA (Hons) Law and Criminology

The Law and Criminology BA (Hons) Degree at Cardiff Metropolitan University is designed for students who are interested in studying the legal aspects of crime. The course focuses on equipping students with an understanding of both law and criminology, the academic study of crime and criminal behaviour.Course Content: The degree programme blends law and criminology modules to create a harmonious and linked academic discipline. Students will acquire a critical understanding of social, political and cultural aspects of the law, and will be able to examine and analyse criminal behaviours, the criminal justice system and criminological theories.Key Modules: The key modules in this course span across areas like Principles of Law, Comparative Justice Systems, Human Rights Law, Human Relations and Criminal Law, Criminology and Criminal Justice, Research Methods in Social Sciences, Crime Prevention and Community Safety, Social Policy and Criminal Justice, and Advanced Criminological Theory.Accreditations: This degree course is accredited by the Solicitors Regulation Authority and the Bar Standards Board. Future Careers: Upon finishing this course, graduates can look forward to a dynamic range of career opportunities. These are not limited to just practicing as a solicitor or barrister, but can also lead to roles in the police, probation service, prisons, voluntary organisations and non-governmental organisations.For more information on this course, please visit the official course page-Degree.aspx).