The BA (Hons) Criminology (Including Foundation Year) at the University of Hull offers you a comprehensive exploration into the complex world of crime, deviance, and the criminal justice system. This undergraduate degree is ideal for those driven to understand the societal factors contributing to criminal behaviour and the effectiveness of various interventions. You will delve into critical areas such as policing, punishment, global insecurities, and the representation of crime, developing a nuanced understanding of contemporary criminological challenges. The foundation year provides a supportive entry point, ensuring you build essential academic skills before progressing to the full degree.
This full-time, on-campus degree is structured over four years, including your foundation year, allowing you to gradually build your expertise. You will engage with compulsory modules like 'Becoming a Criminologist' and 'Crime, Deviance and Society,' alongside a wide array of optional units such as 'Exploring Murder,' 'Representations of Crime,' and 'Environmental Crimes and Green Criminology.' Your studies culminate in a significant dissertation project, where you can pursue an area of personal interest. You will graduate with a strong academic record and practical insights, prepared for diverse career paths in criminal justice, policy, research, and social welfare.