The BA (Hons) Criminology at Southampton Solent University offers you a comprehensive exploration of crime, deviance, and the criminal justice system, preparing you for impactful careers. This undergraduate degree is ideal for those intrigued by the complex social, psychological, and biological factors that explain criminal behaviour, and the societal responses to it. You will engage with contemporary issues such as cybercrime, victimology, and crimes of the powerful, developing a critical understanding of justice processes and their societal implications. This course provides a robust foundation for anyone aspiring to work within criminal justice, policy, or related social science fields.
You will study this programme full-time on campus over three years, immersing yourself in modules like Introduction to Criminology, Researching Criminal Worlds, and Methods and Analysis in Criminology. The curriculum emphasizes practical research skills, culminating in a significant final-year dissertation where you will investigate a topic of your choice. You will also have opportunities to explore areas like youth justice and global crime, gaining diverse perspectives. Upon graduation, you will be equipped with analytical, research, and communication skills highly valued for roles in policing, probation, policy analysis, and social research.