培养重要的分析和解释能力，对周围的世界有更深的社会学理解。您将学习了解驱使人们犯罪的复杂社会条件，以及专业知识如何增强您对犯罪学的研究。您将批判性地分析我们如何应对犯罪并挑战这些观点，以帮助塑造更美好的社会。您的模块将向您介绍现代社会学和犯罪学理论，探索诸如青年犯罪，社会排斥以及媒体如何塑造我们对犯罪的观念等问题，并且您可以在研究和撰写论文时选择自己的研究方向。您将平等地参与社会学和犯罪学研究，并通过研讨会，合作项目和观察性实地​​考察相结合，将鼓励您朝着选择的方向推动研究。
Enrich your study of criminology by exploring the sociological factors that give rise to crime. You could choose to enhance your employability with a placement.Develop your critical analytical and interpretive skills and forge a deeper sociological understanding of the world around you.As part of this course you’ll:Learn to understand the complex social conditions that drive people to commit crime and how that expert knowledge can enhance your study of criminologyCritically analyse and challenge responses to crime in order to help shape a better societyStudy a variety of topics such as modern theories of sociology and criminology, exploring issues such as youth crime, social exclusion and how the media shapes our perceptions of crimeChoose your own area of investigation when researching and writing your dissertation.You'll engage with sociology and criminology equally. Through a blend of workshops, collaborative projects and observational field trips, you’ll be encouraged to drive your studies in the direction of your choosing.Sociological projects can include creating wikis or presenting your work at a student conference. You could even see your critical essay published in our school's highly regarded sociology journal.Teaching & LearningIndependent study is a crucial part of learning at university and you will be required to undertake many hours of self-directed research and reading, and preparation and writing of assessments. Your course is delivered through a number of modules, which will help you to plan your time and establish a study routine. Outside of your lectures, workshops and tutorials, a range of support is available to assist with your independent study. Our subject-specific librarians will be on hand to direct you to the specialist learning and study-skill resources. You’ll also be assigned an academic advisor to give you tailored feedback and support.Career ProspectsYou will graduate with the expertise required for a wide variety of careers including civil servant, police officer, probation officer and community housing officer. Your proven critical communication and research skills will prepare you for postgraduate study and you could choose to continue your studies on the MSc Criminology course at Leeds Beckett.