The BSc Criminology at Aberystwyth University offers you a comprehensive exploration of crime, its causes, and societal responses. This multidisciplinary degree is ideal if you are driven to understand the complexities of criminal behaviour, the effectiveness of crime control strategies, and the impact of the legal and criminal justice systems. You will delve into core areas such as crime control and prevention, criminal law, and the essential skills required for criminological research, drawing from fields like psychology and sociology to build a robust understanding of this vital discipline.
This full-time, on-campus undergraduate degree is structured over three years, guiding you through foundational knowledge and advanced topics. You will develop critical quantitative research skills, explore youth crime and justice, and have opportunities for practical experience through a criminal justice placement or an in-depth dissertation in your final year. By engaging with modules like contemporary issues in criminology and policing, you will graduate from Aberystwyth University with a strong portfolio of analytical and research skills, preparing you for diverse career paths in policing, youth justice, probation, and related fields.