BA (Hons) Criminology

The BA Criminology course at the University of East Anglia (UEA) is a comprehensive program that provides a broad understanding of criminology and criminal justice system. It teaches students how to use philosophical, political, psychological, and sociological approaches to explore crime and criminal behavior. It is structured to provide the opportunity for students to analyze the complex social issues surrounding crime.Course Content: The course encompasses a broad range of aspects related to criminology. It begins from explaining the basics of criminology, conceptual understanding of crime, to deeper complexities related to criminal behavior, the influence of society and state on crime, reasons for crime, and criminal justice systems worldwide. It also provides unique insights about skills like interviewing and qualitative data analysis. In the final year, students will have the opportunity to carry out an independent research project on a criminological topic of their choiceKey Modules: Some key modules include Introduction to Criminology, Crime in Society, Perspectives on Policing, Criminal Justice in Practice, Qualitative Research Methods in Social Science, and Crime, Disorder and Community safety among others.Future Careers: Graduates with a BA in Criminology can enter various paths related to the criminal justice system such as policing, probation, crime prevention, community safety, and youth justice. They can also venture into sectors like the charity sector, research roles, local government, human resources and business-related fields.For more information on this course, please visit the official course page.