BA (Hons) Criminology at University of Bradford

This programme prepares you for a career in the criminal justice sector - in the criminal justice system or in the wider field of offending behaviour. You’ll benefit from high quality criminology teaching, and also build a strong understanding of the social psychology behind criminal justice and offending behaviour. This degree offers students an invaluable experience of developing their professional and employability skills through our work placement module in the final year.

Faculty: Faculty of Management, Sciences and Engineering  |  Department: School of Law and Social Sciences  |  Duration: 3 years full-time  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Intake: September (2027/28 entry)  |  Location: Bradford, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

First year (core): Introduction to Crime and Criminal Justice, Critical Study Skills, Criminological Theory, Crime and the Media, Young People and Crime, Crime and the City. Second year (core): Inequalities and Crime, Research Methods, Policing, Professional Development, Serious Organised Crime, Prisons and Rehabilitation. Final year (optional): Work Placement. Final year (core): Dissertation, Crime Prevention, Crimes of The Powerful.

Career pathways

Career options for graduates of this course include: Law enforcement (Detective), Analyst, Probation officer, Civil Service, Community development worker.

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