Criminology and Law (Hons) London Metropolitan University

Overview

The Criminology and Law (Hons) degree from London Metropolitan University is delivered through a range of teaching methods including formal lectures, seminars, workshops, project-based research activity and individual tutorials.

Quick Facts:

• Crime continues to be a central focus of public concern and political debate, particularly in global cities such as London. 
• This specialist course will delve into the causes and effects of crime and criminal behaviour. It will also explore the criminal justice system, including the police, judiciary and prisons, examining the concept of justice and sentencing.
• There’s an emphasis on the link between teaching, practice and research. A number of staff in their criminology and law subject areas are active researchers and their research findings often provide the basis for teaching on the course. Lecturers have published articles on a range of topics including gang culture, international organised crime, cybercrime, child protection and the probation service.

Career opportunities:

• Their criminology and sociology graduates have gone on to careers including police officers, counter fraud criminal investigators, support workers, probation officers and teachers, securing jobs at the Metropolitan Police Service, HM Government, Rethink Mental Illness and the National Probation Service.

Continuing your studies with us

The School of Social Sciences has a wide range of exciting industry-linked postgraduate courses available on a full-time and part-time basis in criminology, security, diplomacy, international relations, sociology and psychology. The following courses would be ideal for progression after this course:

• Human Rights and International Conflict - MA
• Organised Crime and Global Security - MA
• Woman and Child Abuse - MA
• Corporate Social Responsibility and Sustainability - MSc
• Get into law with our Common Professional Exam - GDL