Course Details
Course Name
BA Criminology
Level of study
Undergraduate
Study Mode
Fulltime
Duration
3 Years
Start Term
Sept
Country
United Kingdom
City
Manchester
Course Subject
- Humanities
Course Fees
Inside EU: 9250
Outside EU: 18500
Universities
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University of Manchester
Description
Course description
Karen Kei Ching Ho
Choosing to study criminology at The University of Manchester was easy because it has a great location and high employment rate for graduates.
It also contains a broad range of research material for students and the course content is slightly different from other universities which focus on different aspects of the criminal justice system.
Karen Kei Ching Ho / BA Criminology
Our BA Criminology course will enable you to understand why crime has become a dominant social problem, and how crime and criminal behaviour are related to other social issues.
While gaining a real insight into how criminological knowledge is applied in a variety of sectors, you will learn how we can best research the challenges that face the criminal justice system.
Understanding the causes and consequences of crime will enable you to contribute to discussions about how some of these problems might be remedied.
Under the guidance of our extensive team of criminology experts, you will develop the necessary analytical skills to assess complex data related to experiences of criminality.
You will also have the opportunity to take part in field trips and discussions with professionals to gain a real insight into how criminological knowledge is applied in a variety of sectors.
Studying a specialised degree in Criminology will enable you to develop skills relevant to a variety of key professions concerned with criminal justice and crime reduction, including the police, prisons, offender management, youth justice and victimisation.
Aims
We will provide you with the breadth, depth and knowledge to understanding criminology and related disciplines at an appropriate to a first degree qualification.
By studying this course you will gain an understanding of criminality and the institutions of criminal justice within their social, economic and political context and seeks to promote an appreciation of the role of justice and the 'rule of law' in the criminal justice system.
We provide you with the opportunity to develop specialised knowledge and skills in certain areas of criminology and socio-legal studies. An important feature of the Manchester single honours course is the emphasis on understanding data analysis and research methodologies (qualitative and quantitative) - together with how theory, research and practice can combine effectively.
Special features
Hannah Watts
In Year 2, I was fortunate enough to take part in a Q-Step internship at the Home Office in London.
I had an eight-week paid placement where I worked on current projects around domestic homicides, child sexual abuse and cyber bullying. This really opened my eyes to the importance of social research and the influence this can have on policy.
Hannah Watts / MRes Criminology student and BA Criminology graduate
Learning Criminology Inside
Learning Criminology Inside enables you to take your weekly seminars in a local prison to study a final year option alongside prison-based students.
Paid placement opportunity
Apply for a paid Q-Step internship during the summer between Years 2 and 3. This is an excellent opportunity to gain work experience and make future contacts, whilst putting the skills you learn in you degree into practice. Recent placements included the Home Office, Ministry of Justice, and the College of Policing.
Connect with like-minded students
Benefit from networking and professional development opportunities through our student societies
Study abroad
You can apply to study abroad between Years 2 and 3, gaining experience of another culture and valuable connections.
Teaching and learning
Formal based contact hours consisting of lectures and seminars, amount to between 10 and 12 hours per week. You will to spend in the region of 40 hours per week studying inclusive of lectures and seminars.
Lectures are delivered to a large cohort of students, covering an overview of a particular subject. Seminars are small groups of up to 12 students and an academic member of staff. You will discuss and present aspects of a legal topic which you are learning. You are expected to prepare in advance for the discussion and you are also required to submit written work for each subject.
We also offer skills sessions throughout the year, working in conjunction with local and international lawyers and our Careers Service to enhance our students' academic learning progress and employability.
If you take the study abroad route, you will complete course units in your host university, taught in English, which may focus on Criminology subjects, or include other topics of interest.
In addition, weekly in-sessional classes are offered to help students with English research and essay-writing skills.
Find out more about teaching and learning
Coursework and assessment
Methods of assessing your work are as varied as the teaching methods we use.
In addition to the usual exams and essays, some of your work will be assessed through oral presentations, short exercises or written pieces such as book reviews, and project work.
We are keen that learning also takes place through the detailed feedback we give you when assessing your work. You will get constructive comments, criticism, and suggestions for improvement on all your written and oral work.
In this way, we hope to make the process of learning a positive and enjoyable process.
Course content for year 1
Common compulsory course units allow you to develop an understanding of the sociological and psychological explanations for crime and criminal behaviour. Study the criminal justice system and criminal law alongside the theories of social behaviour.
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