BA (Hons) Criminology and Criminal Justice

This course provides a comprehensive understanding of the criminal justice system, including the social, political, and economic factors that influence it. Students will learn about the various aspects of crime and criminal justice, from criminology theories to policing practices, and will develop critical thinking skills to analyze complex issues in the field. The course also covers topics such as criminal law and procedure, evidence and forensic science, and the social impact of crime. By the end of the course, students will be well-equipped to pursue careers in criminal justice or related fields.

Additional Information

This course is designed for students who are interested in pursuing a career in criminal justice or related fields. It provides a solid foundation in criminology and criminal justice, as well as opportunities for specialization in areas such as policing, probation, and prison management. The course also includes work placement opportunities, allowing students to gain practical experience in the field.

Why Choose Bangor University for Your Criminology Degree?

Bangor University is a world-class institution with a strong reputation for teaching and research in the field of criminology and criminal justice. The university's location in North Wales provides a unique opportunity for students to study in a beautiful and tranquil environment, while still being within easy reach of major cities and law enforcement agencies. The Oxford International Group campus offers state-of-the-art facilities and a supportive learning environment, with small class sizes and personalized attention from faculty. Students who complete this course will be well-prepared to pursue successful careers in criminal justice or related fields.

This course provides you with the opportunity to study two main subject areas; Criminology and Criminal Justice. Criminology examines theories and evidence relating to crime, criminals, and victims, while Criminal Justice studies explore the various responses to crime and victims, from informal to formal legislative measures of social control and crime prevention; and examine the way in which the criminal justice system works - from policing through to imprisonment and rehabilitation.

The degree is designed to provide students with practical knowledge and understanding of how the criminal justice system works as well as an opportunity to consider the social and cultural factors that influence people’s decision to engage in criminal activity. Within the degree, students gain a broad knowledge base of crime and crime control but also have the opportunity to focus on several distinct and complex areas of human behavior such as drug abuse, interpersonal violence, and organized criminality.

We accept students with a wide range of qualifications and backgrounds and consider each application individually.

All students need to have good basic skills and the University also values IT and communication skills.

As part of the University’s policy, we consider applications from prospective disabled students on the same grounds as all other students.

UCAS Code - M930

The 20 hours is total hours. It is not per job. If you hold multiple part-time jobs then the total hours of all the work you are doing added together.