BA (Hons) Criminology with Forensics at Plymouth Marjon University

Crime is everywhere – in the news, at the cinema, on our TV screens, and in the books we read. This course offers you the opportunity to look behind the headlines and explore the complexity of a subject that fascinates and worries us in equal measure. You will study crime from a variety of perspectives ranging from seemingly simple questions such as ‘What is crime?’ to considering the impact of the media on our understanding of crime and the way we deal with crimes such as youth violence and domestic abuse.

Faculty: Criminology  |  Duration: 3 years  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Plymouth, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

1st Year: Crime and the Criminal Justice System, Introduction to Crime Scene Investigation, Social Problems, Criminological Theory, Victims and Victimology, Criminal Law. 2nd Year: Research Methods, Crime Scene Photography, Police and Policing, Designing Safe Communities, Digital Forensics, Understanding Violence. 3rd Year: Investigative Psychology, Security and Counter-terrorism, Practical Policing Investigation, Contemporary Issues in Crime and Criminology, Honours Project.

Career pathways

Graduates from this course could find careers in a variety of sectors, starting in roles including Police Officer, Direct Graduate Entry Detective Constable or Digital Forensics Officer. There are also Forensic Laboratory opportunities, Civil Service investigation roles, Crime Scene Investigator or Police Civilian Investigator jobs.

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