Description

Study crime and modern policing to gain the critical thinking skills used in our criminal justice system.

This Criminology with Police Studies programme combines the academic study of issues relating to crime and deviance with modules covering aspects of modern policing. Students will gain an understanding of crime and deviance and how the policing system responds these factors.

The programme provides students with excellent foundational knowledge of criminology and policing. They will work with them to develop a critical understanding of the relationship between theory and empiricism and help them to initiate, design, plan and execute research that supports their personal interests. There is an emphasis on the development of reasoned thought and action and transferable critical thinking skills.

Students will develop proficiency in using criminological theories and methods to analyse complex social problems related to policing, such as domestic violence,  mental health and community policing. Students also gain a sound understanding of various theoretical perspectives and are trained in the qualitative and quantitative research methods used by criminologists and police.

Graduates find employment in professional areas such as law enforcement, policing, criminal justice, youth work, working with vulnerable groups and research.

This degree also provides an excellent basis for further studies.