BSc (Hons) Criminology (Placement Year)

The Criminology (Placement Year) BA Hons at Lancaster University is a full-time, four-year programme that provides students with a comprehensive understanding of crime and justice, focusing on their psychological, social and legal aspects. This course includes a placement year which grants students work experience, thus gaining practical knowledge and skills in the criminology sector.Course Content: The course focuses on engaging students with real-world problems and issues. It covers various elements of crime control, punishment, policing, legal systems, offender management and much more. It also gives students the opportunity to learn how to critically appraise complex social and political situations. During the second and the final year, students have the freedom to select modules based on their particular interests and career aspirations. Key Modules: Core modules are Introduction to Criminology, Understanding Social Science Research, Policing and Punishment. Optional modules extend to areas such as Crime, Media and Culture, Gender and Violence, Contemporary Issues in Criminal Justice, and Youth Justice.Accreditations: The course is accredited by the British Society of Criminology (BSC), ensuring that the content meets the standards of the professional body.Future Careers: Graduates of this course can pursue careers in a variety of fields such as social work, probation service, police, prison service, youth offending teams, local authorities, the Home Office, or criminal justice agencies.For more information on this course, please visit the official course page