The Criminology Bachelors Degree at the University of Staffordshire is designed for students keen to understand the complex causes, societal reactions, and potential solutions to crime. You will explore pressing issues such as domestic violence, knife crime, and drug-related offences, as well as supra-national challenges like terrorism and transnational organised crime. This programme encourages you to critically examine the social contexts of crime and punishment, challenging your preconceptions of harm and justice. You will develop a strong foundation in criminological theories and their application within criminal justice policies and practices.
This full-time, on-campus undergraduate degree, studied over four years, offers a comprehensive exploration of crime and justice. Your learning journey will involve delving into essential skills for criminology, understanding the criminal justice process, and examining theories of crime and justice in your first year. You will progress to designing research projects and analysing media's role in crime, culminating in a significant dissertation project in your fourth year. You will graduate with the analytical skills to pursue careers in law enforcement, policy development, social research, and the broader criminal justice sector.