Criminology: University of Leicester Student Blogs.
The BA (Hons) Criminology is an undergraduate degree designed to allow you to delve into the fascinating and diverse world of criminology, exploring areas such as drugs, cybercrime and terrorism. With this course you’ll be able to develop an understanding of contemporary criminology concepts and theories, looking at how they are viewed from a variety of perspectives.
Studying Sociology and Criminology (BA) will enable you to make sense of a world undergoing unprecedented social change and uncertainty. This unique programme emphasises the way in which social cleavages such as race, gender and class intersect with the study of crime and criminal justice in an international context.
A degree in criminology can provide a solid foundation for a criminal justice career, for example, in the police, prison or probation service. Your personal tutor will oversee your academic and personal development, and will offer support with your studies and welfare.
Whether you're looking to start a career in policing, probation or security, or advance in your current career in these sectors, this BSc (Hons) Crime and Criminology distance learning degree course will help you get where you want to be.
Psychology with Criminology BSc (Hons) A well-respected and widely sought-after degree, studying Psychology equips you with skills in critical thinking and communication as well as scientific research methods, data analysis and data presentation skills.
A Criminology and Psychology degree at Royal Holloway, University of London can lead into a variety of career paths. Within six months of graduation, 95% of sociology graduates and 90% of psychology graduates (Unistats 2015) have gone onto full-time employment or further studies.
Your degree will focus on key elements of criminology and sociology including crime and control, social sciences, justice and punishment, and forensic skills. The course offers visits to criminal justice organisations, courts and prisons, as well as industry leading guest speakers to give you a well-rounded and practice-based course that will propel you into your chosen career.