Undergraduate Courses in Criminology at University Of Gloucestershire
Honours Degree
Television crime dramas are two-a-penny. But this course shows you how crime works for real. Seeking to explain crime and disorder in a social context, our programme addresses key questions such as ‘what is crime?’, ‘what causes offending behaviour?’ and ‘how can we reduce crime?’ Criminology is also critically concerned with the workings of the criminal justice process and the various agencies involved in it.
Our course engages with the interdisciplinary heritage of criminology. It embraces concepts from sociology, psychology, history, cultural studies and philosophy. You’ll examine different types of crime, including environmental and white-collar crime. You’ll develop an understanding of the theoretical assumptions and research evidence that underpin criminal justice policy, in an increasingly globalised society.
You’ll also consider the importance of accountability and discretion in criminal justice decision-making, as you assess questions such as ‘how just is justice?’ While you can expect to develop a broad theoretical coverage of the central ideas and issues in criminology, the programme also focuses on the practical application of knowledge and the development of employability skills.
The use of case studies in learning and contributions from practitioners ensure the practical and vocational relevance of the programme is constantly refreshed.
Some of our modules
Crime and Society
The Criminal Justice Environment
Policing, Risk and Social Control
Crime Harm and the Environment
Science and Management in the Investigative Process
Global Crime
Benefits
Emphasis on critical engagement with ‘live’ issues
Multi-disciplinary with a strong core in the social sciences
Strong emphasis on employability and vocational relevance
Job opportunities
Criminal justice services (police, probation, prison, youth justice)
Crime analysts in public and private sector organisations
Social research