犯罪学是对犯罪的研究，对犯罪的解释以及对犯罪的社会反应。犯罪学作为一门跨学科的社会科学学科，具有多种视角，例如社会学，心理学和法律。犯罪学旨在超越我们的常识性假设，并探索犯罪和刑事司法的复杂性和争议性。在四年的课程中，您将对关键学科有清晰的了解，这些学科将为您的犯罪学研究提供参考，例如社会学，心理学和历史学。您还将发展研究方法的技能，包括收集和分析定量和定性数据，并对犯罪学中的道德问题有所了解。<br>全日制4年
Criminology is the study of crime, explanations for crime and social reactions to crime.As an interdisciplinary social science subject, criminology draws on a range of perspectives, for example sociology, psychology and law.<br><br>Criminology aims to go beyond our common-sense assumptions and explore the complex and contentious nature of crime and criminal justice.In second year, students do have the option of undertaking 'Volunteering and Employability'. This can include an element of work placement.<br><br>During the four year course, you will develop a clear understanding of the key disciplines which will inform your criminological studies, such as sociology, psychology and history. You will also develop your skills in research methods, including collecting and analysing both quantitative and qualitative data, and will have an understanding of the ethical issues in criminological research.<br><br>As you progress through the course, you will gain theoretical knowledge of key criminological theories, issues in crime control and punishment, as well as specific forms of crime such as violence. You will also have the opportunity to study a number of optional modules including cybercrime, giving you further insight into the interdisciplinary nature of criminology. You will put this knowledge and your understanding of research methodologies into practice in your final year by conducting and writing up your Honours Project.<br><br><br>Work Placement: Yes and Study abroad: Yes.