Criminology (with a Placement Year) Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)

Criminology at the University of Staffordshire  is a dynamic and diverse course. Through an understanding and appreciation of human rights and underpinned by cutting-edge research, you will explore the relationship between criminological theories and criminal justice policies and practices. You will be exposed to, and encouraged to discuss, explanations for crime and antisocial behaviour and how the police and courts deal with such matters. 

Additionally, you will study the role of punishment in the secure estate, investigate crimes of the powerful and come to understand the role of the media. \
Throughout your degree, you will be encouraged to think creatively, challenge established beliefs and develop your own research interests. 

You will be encouraged to apply the theoretical learning to simulated situations and scenarios to establish key employability skills.  

Our exciting pathways give you the option to focus on an area of Criminology that interests you. You will have the opportunity to choose to study our parent Criminology degree or to specialise in one of our pathways: Criminology (Offender Management) or Criminology (Victimology).  

Upon completion of your studies you will be awarded a BSc (Hons) Criminology, BSc (Hons) Criminology (Offender Management), or BSc (Hons) Criminology (Victimology).