Criminology with Law (with Foundation Year)

Does crime shape our legal system or does the law dictate our social reaction to crime? This new course examines the nature of crime, its causes and the legal responses to it.

Why study BA (Hons) Criminology with Law at BU?

• Enrich your learning of criminology by studying law as a complementary subject. Investigate law-breaking and the construction of legal systems, criminal law and legal evidence, along with the often-emotive issues surrounding crime, punishment and justice

• Studying criminology gives you a deep understanding of crime which complements and contextualises legal study – useful for those looking to work in the criminal justice system and other related services

• Learn from research-active social scientists in fields including society and social formation, social anthropology, criminology, cultural diversity and social welfare

• Choose from either an optional 30-week ‘sandwich’ placement or an optional shorter four-week placement to provide you with important work experience

• Develop your own piece of research based on a topic that interests you, or aligns itself with your future career or study plans, in your final year dissertation.

With this degree, you'll achieve a broad knowledge of the law and legal systems is particularly valuable for careers within the criminal justice system, or related sectors, such as policing, prisons and probation services. It also presents postgraduate study options.

This course includes a foundation year option for students who do not meet the entry requirements for the degree course. This additional year of study will give you a grounding in the skills required for this course, building your confidence, knowledge and skills for further study. After successful completion of the foundation year, you will progress to the full degree.

Course Modules

During the Foundation Year, you will study Academic & Professional Practice | Collaborative Communication Project | Understanding Contemporary Britain | Law & Government. As part of the Degree, you will study Introduction to Criminology Theory | Key Themes and Perspective in Criminology | Introduction to Social Research | Crime and the Criminal Justice System | Criminal Law