BSc (Hons) Criminology at University of Derby

Criminology is a fascinating academic discipline, opening up pathways into a wide range of careers where you can have a real impact on society. On this course, you’ll debate major philosophical ideas about retribution, rehabilitation and punishment, exploring why people commit crime and how laws are created and broken, the effectiveness of sentencing and punishment, and the impact of crime on victims, communities and wider society.

Faculty: College of Health and Humanities  |  Department: Social Sciences  |  Duration: Full-time: 3 years  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Intake: September  |  Location: Derby, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Year 1 core modules: Introduction to Criminological Theory, Understanding Crime and Criminology, The Criminal Justice System, Undertaking Criminological Research, Crime, Justice and Society, ​​Investigating Society: Truth, Ethics and Justice​. Year 2 core modules: Policing and Society, Penology: Punishment and Rehabilitation, Themes in Forensic Psychology, Victimology, Effecting Change, Qualitative Research: Methods, Ethics and Application.

Career pathways

One of the advantages of the BSc (Hons) Criminology is the huge career scope it delivers. We’re aware of the rapid pace of change in the dynamic criminology sector and are committed to helping you develop a valuable set of skills which are attractive to a wide range of employers nationally and internationally.

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