Law with Criminology (Hons) University of Northampton

Overview

Law with Criminology (Hons) degree at University of Northampton has been developed over many years to provide a contextualised study of both subjects. Students benefit from a varied and imaginative modular scheme, which is designed to offer students a wide range of options in addition to the foundation subjects identified by legal professional bodies. In addition, as the ‘problem’ of crime has increasingly become a matter of public and political concern, so the prevention of crime has been prioritised as a matter of social policy. The combination of Law and Criminology into one programme addresses each of these issues and many others in a systematic and methodical manner.

Careers

Law and Criminology is a popular degree with excellent career prospects. You will develop a range of analytical and critical skills related to law and criminology that can also be applied to a variety of working environments related to the subjects. The course provides you with a broad critical grounding which could be relevant to careers in a legal setting, policing, probation work, the prison service, the Home Office, the criminal courts and postgraduate studies.

The knowledge and skills accumulated by our graduates throughout their studies for a law with criminology degree enables them to become extremely reflective and adaptable. Furthermore, the development of Changemaker attributes such as empathy, problem solving, ethical awareness, combined with a strong sense of social justice, make our graduates increasingly relevant for a variety of different career paths.