BSc Criminology with Study Abroad at University of Bristol

Criminology is a multidisciplinary field that explores crime, justice and social harm through perspectives which include sociology, law, psychology, history, philosophy and public policy. Our four-year BSc Criminology with Study Abroad degree gives you the opportunity to examine these issues within a wider policy context while experiencing criminology from an international viewpoint. The programme develops your understanding of crime, criminal justice and related social harms, alongside the role of public policy in creating safer, fairer and harm-free societies.

Faculty: Faculty of Arts, Law and Social Sciences  |  Department: Criminology  |  Duration: 4 years full-time  |  Study mode: full-time, study abroad year  |  Intake: September 2027  |  Location: Bristol, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Your first year provides a strong foundation in criminology, introducing key concepts, theories and debates about how crime, harm and deviance are defined, represented and addressed in contemporary society. You will also begin developing core analytical and research skills that prepare you for more specialised study. In your second year, you will have the flexibility to explore your interests through a range of optional units that examine contemporary, real-world issues related to crime and social harm.

Career pathways

Our criminology courses provide an ideal platform for anyone wishing to pursue a career in criminal justice or the legal system. There are a wide variety of career options for criminology graduates.

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