Universities › University of Plymouth

BSc (Hons) Criminology

University of Plymouth — Plymouth, United Kingdom

BSc (Hons) Criminology is a undergraduate Economics course at University of Plymouth, Plymouth, United Kingdom. It takes 3 years, costs £18,700 per year and starts in September.

Undergraduate · 3 years · Full-time · Economics · £18,700 per year

Intakes: September

This degree examines why people commit crime and how society responds to criminality. You study criminological theory, the criminal justice system and social research methods. Teaching includes live-action and virtual reality crime scenes, simulated suspect interviews and a cold case unit where students can work on unsolved missing persons cases, and an optional placement year is available.

Modules

  • Being a Criminologist
  • Introduction to Criminological Theory
  • The Criminal Justice System: Police, Prosecution, Probation
  • Forensic Criminology: Criminal Investigations
  • Critical Perspectives on Crime Control
  • Security and Policing Today: Debates and Issues
  • Working for Justice
  • Dissertation
  • Green Criminology: Climate Justice and the Planetary Crisis
  • The Missing: Cold Case Investigations
  • Terrorism, Radicalisation and Extremism

Careers

  • Police Community Support Officer (PCSO)
  • Probation Support Worker
  • Paralegal
  • Welfare Worker
  • Probation Officer

Frequently asked questions

How long is BSc (Hons) Criminology at University of Plymouth?

BSc (Hons) Criminology takes 3 years (Full-time).

How much does BSc (Hons) Criminology at University of Plymouth cost?

The listed tuition fee is £18,700 per year. Fees can change, so confirm the current amount before you apply.

When does BSc (Hons) Criminology start?

Intakes: September.

What level is BSc (Hons) Criminology?

It is a undergraduate course in Economics.

What will I study on BSc (Hons) Criminology?

Modules include Being a Criminologist, Introduction to Criminological Theory, The Criminal Justice System: Police, Prosecution, Probation, Forensic Criminology: Criminal Investigations, Critical Perspectives on Crime Control and Security and Policing Today: Debates and Issues.

What careers can BSc (Hons) Criminology lead to?

Typical roles include Police Community Support Officer (PCSO), Probation Support Worker, Paralegal, Welfare Worker and Probation Officer.