Criminology BSc (Hons) at Brunel University of London

On our Criminology BSc, you’ll explore the complex relationship between crime, justice and social change. Taught by research-active academics, you'll develop the knowledge, research skills and critical thinking needed to understand today's challenges. You'll delve into some of today's most pressing issues, from inequality and criminalisation to power, victimisation and social justice.

Faculty: College of Arts, Law and Social Sciences  |  Department: Department of Social and Political Sciences  |  Duration: 3 years full-time; 4 years full-time with placement  |  Study mode: full-time; placement year option  |  Intake: September  |  Location: London, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Our Criminology BSc takes a critical approach to understanding crime, justice and social harm. Compulsory modules by year include Year 1: Contemporary Challenges, Fundamentals of the Social Sciences, Special Subjects B, Special Subjects A; Year 2: Crime and Deviance in Society, Global and Intersectional Criminology, Researching Your World; Year 3: Criminology in Practice, Dissertation.

Career pathways

Our strong links with policing professionals and London-based organisations working across crime and justice can help you gain valuable insight into the sector throughout your studies. If you're interested in journalism and communications, you can apply to become a Crime Editor for Brunel's student newspaper, The Hillingdon Herald, while you study, and work towards a National Council for the Training of Journalists (NCTJ) qualification at no additional cost.

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