The Criminology Bachelors Degree at the University of Sunderland is designed for students eager to understand the complex social factors that contribute to crime and shape our criminal justice system. You will explore foundational criminological theories, examine current trends, and critically analyse how societal structures, including gender, race, and class, influence perceptions and experiences of crime and victimisation. This undergraduate course provides a robust academic grounding in the discipline, preparing you to engage with pressing issues in criminal justice and victimology.
You will study this programme full-time on campus over three years, developing essential research and study skills from your first year through modules like 'Becoming a Criminologist'. Throughout your degree, you will gain practical insights into criminal justice agencies and penal philosophies, with opportunities to delve into areas like victimology or social inequalities through optional modules. You will graduate with the analytical capabilities and critical awareness necessary for diverse career pathways within policing, social work, policy development, or further academic research.