This course examines a variety of significant problems and debates concerning crime and the criminal justice system in a critical manner, and it also gives you a better grasp of the various reasons why people break the law. You will gain an in-depth understanding of crime, deviance and criminal justice from critical, theoretical, policy, legal, political and practical perspectives, and you will address historical and contemporary issues such as terrorism, sex work, forced migration, domestic violence, crime prevention, prison and punishment, policing, youth crime and justice, law enforcement, etc.

This BA in Criminology is intended for students who are interested in crime and the criminal justice system. While the precise focus and curriculum of such a degree may differ between universities, it often provides students with a comprehensive grasp of crime, criminal behaviour and the psychological elements that contribute to it. If you want to work in the criminal justice system and want to gain a solid understanding of criminology and its repercussions in modern society, this course is a great place to start.

Make sense of the criminal justice system by gaining a broad perspective on crime, punishment and victimisation. This course seeks to increase students’ knowledge and understanding of the major schools of thought in criminology, as well as their historical and political foundations and practical applications. You’ll receive hands-on experience with criminal justice systems as well as biological, social, and cognitive elements that influence behaviour at the individual and societal levels.