Applied Criminology (Hons) Canterbury Christ Church University

Overview

With the Applied Criminology (Hons) at Canterbury Christ Church University, you will examine issues such as drug policy, youth crime, rehabilitation, and how crime can be reduced, whilst developing a critical understanding of crime, justice, and social harm.

This interdisciplinary criminology degree takes a broad view of crime, from serious violence to environmental harm. You’ll explore how crime is defined, what causes criminality, and how social factors shape offending and victimisation. 

Through examining cycles of violence, addiction, abuse, and inequality, you’ll build a nuanced understanding of how crime and justice operate within society.

Careers

Through this course, you'll have the opportunity to gain the core knowledge and skills required for many criminal justice careers, and transferable to other related careers.

Graduates of the course typically secure posts within the following areas:

• Police

• The Prison service,

• The Probation service

• Criminal Justice Sector

• Youth work

• Private companies working in security

• Third sector organisations working in crime control and victim support.

Further postgraduate study is also an option and you'll be encouraged to make the most of the volunteering and networking opportunities available throughout your course in order to enhance your employability.

They also host an annual Employability Fair where their students can network with experts from a range of fields and careers and gain top tips for progressing to graduate roles.