Criminology, Communities and Criminal Justice

Criminology is the study of crime and the social and psychological constructions of crime. As an interdisciplinary social science subject, criminology draws on a range of perspectives, for example: criminal justice, sociology, psychology, law and social policy. Criminology aims to go beyond our common-sense assumptions and explore the complex and contentious nature of crime and criminal justice. On this course students will explore a number of the following criminological topics including: honour based violence, football hooliganism, gangs, cyber crime, child criminality, immigration and crime amongst other examples. In year two students are expected to gain industry experience in their chosen area of the Public Services in order to develop industry specific, wider skill-set development that public service employers hold in high regard.

• The programme is supported and influenced by public service organisations to ensure its relevance.
• Guest speakers from within industry putting theory into context.
• You’ll be taught by staff with industry experience within the public services.
• You will have professional development opportunities and be encouraged to gain industry experience.
• 10 week work placement opportunity in a prison

A variety of study options are available for this course::

Traditional route – consists of 2 full days study per week as per usual
Block Weekend route – Delivered over ‘8 block weekends’ per academic year, supplemented by 1 evening per week (17:30 – 20:30). Designed to widen access for mature learners or those with additional responsibilities that restrict traditional study
Hyflex – allows students on a day-by-day basis to individually ‘choose’ whether they study in-person or online. Regardless of choice, students all engage with the same ‘live’ class that is taking place and interact with all other learners via classroom tasks and activities.
Hyflex allows students to ‘take control and shape their journey’ – perfect for overcoming those unforeseen life challenges that can destabilise University participation.
All lessons are facilitated using Microsoft Teams, and conference style technology to ensure active participation is possible for all students.
The Hyflex study modality is integrated across both ‘traditional’ and ‘block weekend’ routes.