The BSc Criminology at the University of Exeter offers you a comprehensive exploration into the complex world of crime, justice, and social deviance. This undergraduate degree is ideal if you are driven to understand the root causes of criminal behaviour, the societal impacts of crime, and the effectiveness of various justice systems. You will engage with core concepts in criminology and social theory, developing essential analytical techniques. This program provides a robust academic foundation for those aspiring to careers in criminal justice, policy, research, or related fields, equipping you with a critical understanding of contemporary social issues.
You will study this programme full-time on campus over three years, building your knowledge from foundational social data analysis and crime theories in your first year to more specialised topics in your second and final years. The curriculum includes compulsory modules in areas like international criminal justice and research design, alongside a wide array of optional modules covering subjects such as forensic anthropology, victimology, and crimes of the powerful. In your final year, you will complete a significant quantitative dissertation, allowing you to delve deeply into a research question of your choice. You will graduate with advanced research, analytical, and critical thinking skills, prepared for diverse career paths.