Criminology BA (Hons) at Coventry University

Explore why crime happens, who defines it, how it impacts communities and ways to prevent it, so you're equipped with the knowledge to understand crime and create positive change. Explore the causes and impacts of crime while building analytical reasoning, investigative skills and real-world insights. Develop the expertise needed to shape a safer, more just society and pursue an impactful career in criminal justice and related fields.

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: Crime, Nature and Resistance, Youth, Crime and Justice, Policing, Punishment and Control. Final year: Rehabilitation and Criminal Justice, Digital Technology and Crime, Victimology, Violence and Exploitation.

Career pathways

Throughout the course, 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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