Criminology with Law (with Foundation Year option) (Hons)

Overview

Why study BA (Hons) Criminology with Law at BU?

• Enrich your learning of criminology by studying law as a complementary subject. Investigate law-breaking and the construction of legal systems, criminal law and legal evidence, along with the often-emotive issues surrounding crime, punishment and justice
• Studying criminology gives you a deep understanding of crime which complements and contextualises legal study – useful for those looking to work in the criminal justice system and other related services
• Learn from research-active social scientists in fields including society and social formation, social anthropology, criminology, cultural diversity and social welfare
• Choose from either a 30-week ‘sandwich’ placement or a shorter four-week placement to provide you with important work experience
• Develop your own piece of research based on a topic that interests you, or aligns itself with your future career or study plans, in your final year dissertation.
• This course is ranked 14th in its subject area according to the 2022 Guardian League Tables. You’ll be career-ready with 85% of our graduates in employment or further study after 15 months.

Foundation year: We have a foundation year option for UK students who do not meet the entry requirements for the degree course. This additional year of study will give you a grounding in the skills required for this course, building your confidence, knowledge and skills for further study. After successful completion of the foundation year, you will progress to the full degree. 

Careers

The Criminology with Law (with Foundation Year option) (Hons) course from Bournemouth University will provide you with the ideal platform for further specialisation in many careers, such as policing and probation services that require the expertise that this course will give you. You’ll develop a range of analytical and communication skills during this course that will serve you well when you enter the workplace.