The Criminology (including foundation year) BSc (Hons) at London Metropolitan University provides a comprehensive pathway for aspiring professionals to understand the complexities of crime, deviance, and the criminal justice system. This undergraduate degree is ideal if you are passionate about exploring the root causes of criminal behaviour and societal responses, but require foundational preparation in academic skills. You will critically examine key criminological theories, research methodologies, and contemporary issues such as policing, punishment, media representations of crime, and global disorder, developing a nuanced perspective on justice.
This full-time, on-campus programme is studied over four years, commencing with a dedicated foundation year to enhance your academic skills and prepare you for undergraduate study. You will then progress through three years of specialised learning, engaging with modules like Analysing Crime Statistics, Crime Prevention and Environmental Design, and Criminology Work-Based Learning. Throughout your degree, you will undertake practical research and a significant criminology project. You will graduate with the analytical acumen and subject-specific knowledge essential for diverse careers within the criminal justice sector, law enforcement, policy development, or further academic pursuits.