BA (Hons) Criminology

The Criminology course at Liverpool Hope University aims to delve deeply into the world of crime and criminal behavior, focusing on both the causes and consequences of crime, and how society responds. It integrates theories, research methods, and evidence to explore criminology from a multi-disciplinary approach. Course Content: The curriculum is designed to hone the students' ability to apply criminological theories to the interpretation of legal and policy issues related to crime control. The course includes the study of the criminal justice system, patterns and profiles of crime, victimology, violence, and societal reactions to crime.Key Modules: The criminology course explores various topics through its key modules such as ‘Understanding Criminology’, ‘Criminal Justice and Penal Process’, ‘Problems in Criminal Justice’, ‘Gender, Crime and Justice’, ‘Youth Crime and Justice’ and ‘Media and Crime’.Accreditations: While not explicitly stated, the course is expected to meet Liverpool Hope University's standard for quality in teaching and research.Future Careers: Upon completing this course, graduates may find employment opportunities in various sectors including policing, probation, the prison service, courts and tribunals, local government, victim support and advocacy, and roles in community safety and crime prevention.For more information on this course, please visit the official course page here.