Criminology and Youth Justice BA (Hons) at Coventry University

Uncover the causes of crime, learn to prevent and investigate it, and develop practical skills for a meaningful career working with children and young people affected by crime. Crime and youth justice impact individuals and communities worldwide. This course aims to equip you with essential knowledge and practical skills to support young people affected by crime, whether as suspects, victims or witnesses.

Faculty: Law, Crime and Forensics  |  Duration: 3 years full-time; 4 years sandwich  |  Study mode: full-time (sandwich/placement option)  |  Intake: November 2026, January 2027, March 2027, May 2027, July 2027  |  Location: Coventry, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Year one: The Psychology of Criminal Behaviour, The Criminal Justice System, Crime Patterns and Analysis, Principles of Investigation: Theory and Practice. Year two: Policing, Youth, Crime and Justice, The Health and Wellbeing of Children and Young People, Special and Inclusive Education. Final year: Psychological Interventions and Evidence-based Practice, Digital Technology and Crime, Victimology, Innovation, Creativity and Leadership.

Career pathways

You should develop a broad range of highly valued skills to reflect the changing and dynamic needs of industry, including exceptional communication, project planning, critical thinking and analysis, problem-solving, and powerful presentation and listening skills. On successful completion of the course, you should be a globally and interculturally aware graduate ready to make a dynamic difference in the world.

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