BSc (Hons) Criminology

The BSc (Hons) Criminology undergraduate degree at Plymouth University provides a comprehensive understanding of crime, justice, and punishment from social, legal, political and personal perspectives. This course will equip students with a strong foundation in criminology and criminal justice, as well as skills required for a wide range of careers. Course Content: The program of study includes understanding crime and justice in contemporary society, research methods, key debates in Criminology and issues in criminal justice, crime in history, and punishment & society, amongst many others. This degree program also focuses on a variety of topics including crime prevention, punishment, policing, legal frameworks, and prisoner rehabilitation, to name but a few. Key Modules: Some of the key modules include: Understanding Crime & Justice, Researching Crime & Justice, Issues in Criminal Justice, Crime in History, Crime, Media and Culture, Policing and Society, Penal Policy and Practice, and Community & Restorative Justice. Accreditations: BSc (Hons) Criminology at Plymouth University is recognized by Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) and the Bar Standards Board. There is also the opportunity to spend a semester abroad in an international partner institution.Future Careers: This Criminology degree enables students to pursue a range of careers. Graduates have gone on to work within police services, prison service, probation service, housing associations, various local and national government departments, social services, forensic services, voluntary and charity sector agencies concerned with crime prevention and victim support.For more information on this course, please visit the official course page here.