The Criminology BA (Hons) at De Montfort University offers you a deep dive into the complex world of crime and justice, encouraging you to become an active citizen in challenging inequality and promoting social justice. This undergraduate degree is designed for those who wish to broaden their understanding of contemporary issues within the criminological context, exploring journeys through justice and its societal impacts. You will engage with core concepts of social research, contemporary criminological issues, and the broader principles of justice, building a critical perspective on how crime affects communities locally and globally.
You will study this course full-time on campus over three years, experiencing a block teaching method that allows you to focus on one subject at a time. Your learning journey will progress from describing criminological issues in the first year, to analysing them in the second, and critiquing them in the third, culminating in a final year project. You will develop essential skills in social research, critical analysis, and ethical practice, preparing you for diverse career paths in criminal justice, social justice, or advocacy, and graduate with the confidence to contribute meaningfully to society.