在我们的（荣誉）犯罪学学士学位上，您将从社会学，心理学，政治学和法律等多学科学术角度考虑犯罪，受害和刑事司法程序。该学位将使您有机会挑战您现有的观点，并尝试评估围绕犯罪原因的对比证据，认真思考处罚的有效性，并就犯罪和受害人的行为提出论据。在第一学期的“刑事司法技能”模块中，您将开始为您的未来职业和简历建立投资组合，确定刑事司法领域的潜在角色，并为您的学位发展重点，包括参加志愿者和就业公平。使用前沿的理论，研究和案例研究，您将探索当今最相关的犯罪问题，例如对妇女和女童的暴力行为，强大的犯罪，机会主义的犯罪，
Explore the causes of crime, the effectiveness of punishment, and how crime and victimisation are represented in the media.<br><br>In doing so, youll challenge your existing opinions. Youll also develop skills in evaluating contrasting evidence, critical thinking and crafting arguments by learning how sociologists, psychologists, political theorists and law experts approach crime and complex social problems.<br><br>Our BA (Hons) Criminology course places value on hands-on learning. You'll learn through case studies, the latest research and interactive sessions and you might also have the opportunity for field trips to courts, prisons and sites such as Auschwitz.<br><br>We have a supportive community of staff and students at ARU. Throughout your BA (Hons) Criminology degree, youll benefit from one-to-one personal tutoring and dedicated Criminology social media groups.<br><br>Together, well explore the causes of, responses to, and media representation of the most relevant crimes of today. These include violence against women and girls, crimes of the powerful, opportunistic crimes, war crimes, corruption and urban culture.<br><br>Youll prepare for your future career from the first semester: building a portfolio and CV, attending volunteer and employment fairs, taking part in our annual Criminology conference, and hearing from key figures in criminal justice debates and the authors of important criminology texts.<br><br>What's more, our links to local and national organisations, including Essex, Cambridgeshire and Bedfordshire police forces, give you the chance to gain work experience, and lay the groundwork for your final-year research project. You could also take up a volunteering placement with organisations like Romsey Mill, a local charity committed to overcoming disadvantage, challenging injustice and promoting social inclusion with young people, children and families.