BSc (Hons) Criminology with Counselling Skills at University of Chester

Discover a unique educational journey at the University of Chester with our undergraduate course in Criminology with Counselling Skills. This dynamic course is designed for those who are passionate about understanding the complexities of crime and harm, and who are eager to learn how to support individuals within and outside the criminal justice system through counselling and advocacy.

Faculty: Faculty of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences  |  Department: School of Humanities and Social Sciences  |  Duration: 3 years  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Intake: September 2026, September 2027  |  Location: Chester, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

In this year of study, you will initially explore how crime, deviance and harm are constructed, perceived and responded to in society. This content will include key ideas associated with differential treatment and experiences of the criminal justice system for marginalised and under-represented groups in society. Core modules include Key Concepts in Crime and Justice, Introduction to Theory and Practice of Counselling Skills, Contemporary Youth Justice, Criminal Representations, Race, Ethnicity, Migration and Injustice, Counselling Skills in Practice, Working with Client Issues in Counselling Skills, Social Science for Social Change.

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