Criminology and Law (W52)

Crime, justice and the workings of the law are matters that affect us all and often dominate the news. This degree takes a critical and analytical view of the role and functions of the legal system and examines its relationship with crime, criminal behaviour and criminal justice. You’ll explore issues such as the role and place of law in modern society, processes of criminalisation, violence and inequality, and their implications for justice. You'll gain the ability to critically assess everyday understandings of crime and criminal justice, the social, political, economic, historical and ethical dimensions of law, and gain knowledge of the key institutions which make up criminal justice and legal systems.

Key features of the course

• Get to grips with the complex issues behind today’s crime, law and justice headlines

• Understand, interpret and apply concepts about crime and law to the real world

• Learn the tools of the trade for these two crucial subjects

• Build a solid foundation for further study