BA (Hons) Criminology & Criminal Justice

The Criminology and Criminal Justice BA at the University of Central Lancashire is a comprehensive undergraduate course. It offers a deep understanding of the historic and contemporary criminal justice system, crime control policies and practices, the nature of crime and criminals, and relevant social and legal research methods.Course Content: This course is designed to give students a strong theoretical understanding of the complexities associated with crime, offending behaviour, criminal justice systems, and the social and political responses to them. Topics covered include crime theory, punishment, and redress, organised crime, prisons and punishment, global terrorism, youth justice, policing and the police, crime, media, and culture.Key Modules: The course includes key modules such as Introduction to Criminology, Applying Research (Criminology), Criminal Justice System, Crack Crime Scene Investigation, Policing and Society, Victimology, Violent Crime, and Forensic Criminology.Accreditations: The course is not specifically accredited, but is recognised by potential employers in areas of criminal justice, including the prison, probation and police services, as well as parts of the civil service and related voluntary and private sectors, both nationally and internationally.Future Careers: On completion of the course, graduates can pursue careers in areas such as policing, probation, prison service, criminal justice, community safety, or legal professions. The degree could also lead to future study and research within the discipline.For more information on this course, please visit the official course page here.