Criminology with Law BSc(Hons)
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As crimes exists where laws prohibit behaviours and make provision for a criminal justice response, criminology and law are natural partners. Through a critical social sciences perspective this course will enable you to study the foundations of criminology in partnership with your study of legal systems, criminal law and legal evidence.
Course length: 3yrs full-time
By studying criminology with law, you’ll explore key explanations for crime and offending, the work and practice of criminal justice systems and related organisations, as well as theories and practice of punishment and crime prevention.
Entry requirements: BBC/DMM/112 inc. a grade B in an A Level or a Distinction in BTEC Subsidiary Diploma
Throughout the course you’ll have the opportunity to specialise in particular areas of interest in both criminology and law, such as violence, environmental and wildlife crime, and international crime. You can also explore the law relating to a range of concerns, such as medical, family and human rights law. You’ll be taught by experts from both disciplines who have a wide range of research and practice specialism, giving you an insight into what it’s like working in positions in the criminal justice or legal practice fields. You’ll also gain hands-on experience through a compulsory 30-hour work placement in your second year, and you could also have the opportunity to study abroad for a term in your second year, students in this subject area have studied in America, Italy and Spain.
Example modules • Principles of Criminal Liability • Organised and International Crime
• Substance Misuse and Crime • Administration of Justice and Human Rights
“The lecturers were very supportive and made the subjects interesting, they really engaged with the students. I undertook a work placement at Kirklees Foundation, working alongside adult offenders. This helped to prepare me for the workplace and improved my employability for the future.” Natasha Percival graduated from Criminology BSc(Hons) in 2016
Mock court room at the University
For more detailed course information visit courses.hud.ac.uk
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