Criminology BA (Hons) at University of Northampton

This course takes a distinctive approach to the study of crime, drawing on sociology, psychology, history and law. You'll develop the critical and analytical skills needed for careers in criminal justice, policy and research.

Department: Criminology and Policing  |  Duration: Full Time: 3 Years; Foundation: 4 Years; Part Time: 4 - 6 Years  |  Study mode: full-time, part-time  |  Intake: September  |  Location: Northampton, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Criminology is a broad discipline that covers a wide range of criminalities, as has been said many times before, the spectrum of crime runs ‘from graffiti to genocide’. The range of Criminology allows people to explore different areas and investigate crime using a variety of perspectives. Modules include Crime and Society, The Science of Crime and Criminals, Becoming a Criminologist, Imagining Crime, From Delinquency to Criminal Careers, Research Methods for Criminologists, Crime and Justice, Advanced Criminological Theory, Criminology, Ethics and Professional Practice, Advanced Criminological Methodologies, International Policing, Outsiders: Journeys in Deviance.

Career pathways

Our Criminology degree is a popular course that will provide you with excellent career prospects. You will develop a range of analytical and critical skills related to criminology that can also be applied to a variety of working environments related to the subject.

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