BA (Hons) Criminology with Law

Does crime shape our legal system or does the law dictate our social reaction to crime? This course examines the nature of crime, its causes and the legal responses to it.

Wide range of topics

Criminology concerns the systematic study of crime, criminal behaviour and its causes and prevention. This course provides the opportunity to enrich your learning by studying law as a complementary subject. The study of law also exposes a wide range of subjects, methods and techniques – some of which are specific to law, but some of which are drawn from the social sciences.

Two areas of study

Studying these two areas will allow you to investigate law breaking and the construction of legal systems, criminal law and legal evidence, along with the often-emotive issues surrounding crime, punishment and justice.

Career options

A broad knowledge of the law and legal systems is particularly valuable for careers within the criminal justice system, or related sectors, such as policing, prisons and probation services, as well as postgraduate study options including our Graduate Diploma in Law/Common Professional Examination, or postgraduate research. Please note that this degree is not accredited as a qualifying law degree, please check out page 132 for qualifying law degrees at BU.

UCAS code L375

A Foundation Year is available on this course. See page 64 for more information

Key Information

Duration and delivery: 3 years full-time, or 4 years full-time with a minimum 30-week placement

Entry requirements: 104 - 120 tariff points

Required subjects: None

If English is not your first language: IELTS (Academic) 6.0 with a minimum of 6.0 in reading or writing and 5.5 in all other components or equivalent

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Studying criminology gives you a deep understanding of crime which complements and contextualises legal study – useful for those looking to work in the criminal justice system and other related services.

Dr Richard Heslop, Criminology Lecturer

Key areas of study

Introduction to Criminological Theory | Key Themes & Perspectives in Criminology | Research Skills | Crime & the Criminal Justice System | Legal Skills & Systems | Criminal Law | The Impact of Crime | Human Rights Law | Criminology of Organisations | Criminal Justice www.bournemouth.ac.uk/criminology-law