BA (Hons) Criminology and Criminal Justice and Social Policy

This course provides a comprehensive understanding of the criminal justice system, including its historical, theoretical, and practical aspects. You will explore the social and political factors that influence crime and criminal justice policies, as well as the impact of these policies on society. The course also examines the role of technology and innovation in criminal justice, as well as the ethical considerations involved in criminal investigation and punishment. By the end of the course, you will have gained a critical perspective on the complex issues surrounding crime and criminal justice, preparing you for a career in this field.

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This course is accredited by the Chartered Management Institute (CMI) and the Law Society of Scotland, allowing you to gain a professional qualification alongside your degree. You will also have opportunities to engage with real-world criminal justice issues through partnerships with local organizations and agencies.

Study Criminology at Bangor University: Where Expertise Meets Inspiring Locations

Bangor University is an ideal location for studying criminology due to its proximity to the North Wales Police Headquarters and the Crown Court. The university's strong research focus means that you will be taught by experts in their field, and have access to cutting-edge facilities and resources. Additionally, Bangor's picturesque setting provides a unique learning environment that promotes creative thinking and collaboration.

It is possible to study Social Policy as a joint honours degree with Criminology and Criminal Justice (50% Social Policy, 50% Criminology and Criminal Justice). This social sciences course provides a solid grounding and in-depth understanding of Criminology and Criminal Justice and Social Policy. You will examine theories and evidence relating to crime, criminals and victims, while also exploring various responses to crime and victims and the way in which the criminal justice system works. Through consideration of matters such as health, poverty, multiple deprivations and forms of discrimination you will also investigating the causes and solutions of social problems.

Social Policy is about the study of welfare in its widest sense. It studies the variety of ways in which welfare can be provided, paid for and regulated, and compares the different approaches nation states take to the welfare of their citizens and others. 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.

Social Policy may also be undertaken through the medium of Welsh as a joint honours course with Cymdeithaseg (Sociology): BA Cymdeithaseg a Pholisi Cymdeithasol.

The degree is designed to provide students with a broad knowledge base and insight into policy design and crime control. By combining both areas of academic study students are informed of the key challenges in understanding and controlling criminal behaviour and the social policies which affect all aspects of society.

In the criminology element of the degree students gain 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 general overview of crime and crime control but also have the opportunity to focus on several distinct and complex areas of human behaviour such as drug abuse, interpersonal violence and organised criminality.

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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