Kriminologie und Strafrecht sowie Soziologie

Skills

Make your mark with the professional skills that matter most to employers.  

On our BA Criminology and Criminal Justice/Sociology course, our priority is ensuring that you graduate with a professional skillset. This incorporates;

Criminology and Criminal Justice:

• Ability to access and comprehend academic texts, understanding historical and social influences on criminal justice.
• Proficiency in understanding crime dynamics, evaluating perspectives, and conducting critical analysis.
• Utilising various materials for coherent written work, evaluating sources, and presenting findings effectively.
• Analyse information, propose solutions, and understand the intersectionality of deviance and crime.

Sociology:

• Application of theoretical perspectives and research methods, understanding ethical considerations.
• Recognising social diversity, institutions, and historical/cultural influences, fostering a sociological imagination.
• Enhancing communication skills, self-awareness, and understanding of sociology's relevance in everyday life.

Learning

Enjoy a personal and practical approach to your studies. 

• You will be offered a hybrid learning experience combining online activities which complement campus delivery including seminars, workshops and field trips.
• Students are taught by an experienced team, with extensive criminal justice experience.
• The programme will focus on developing students as professionals and provide opportunities to develop personal and professional skills including critical evaluation, self-management, digital literacy competencies and social, cultural and civic awareness.
• With a commitment to inclusivity and accessibility, all students will have a range of opportunities to flourish through a diverse curriculum and use of authentic assessments to cater for a range of learning approaches.
• Students as partners in assessment and course design ensure the programme reflects and celebrates the diversity of our student community.

Careers

Choose the future you want. 

This programme opens the door to working in many different areas that shape society. This degree is the ideal launchpad for careers in: 

• Police force
• Prison and probation service
• The Home Office
• The Ministry of Justice
• Wider criminal justice system
• Opportunities in Charity Sector and Advocacy Organisations