(Hons) Criminology and Law Bucks New University

Overview

Who commits crimes, why do they do it, what is the impact on victims and themselves, and how do we prevent them? Studying Criminology means investigating all these questions and understanding the place crime and criminal justice has in our societies.After graduation you could be entering a role that is fulfilling and providing high value to society. You could be tackling crime, investigating why people break the law and improving the policies and systems within education, rehabilitation, law and crime policy. If you want to play a big part in keeping people safe, this could be the subject you’ve been looking for.

A degree in (Hons) Criminology and Law from Bucks New University could lead to a career in the police, prison and probation services, the court or security services or with charities that work with young offenders. If you want to make a difference in this area, studying Criminology will equip you with the skills for a rewarding and successful career.

Why study at Buckinghamshire New University?

If you are interested in a range of topics related to crime, BNU gives you a unique opportunity to identify your career goals and set out a clear path to achieving them.

Our university is close to London and the capital is on your doorstep, this is perfect if you want to commute to university while remaining close to friends and family.

In addition to all the great benefits to studying at BNU, your course has some great benefits too, such as a passionate teaching team made up of former industry professionals, great facilities and links to professional organizations that keep us up to date with the latest research and statistics.

With opportunity to apply the skills you learn to practice; you can graduate from  Bucks New University with the skills and experience you need to succeed, as we work with our academics to provide you with what is required to fulfil national and local demand with employers.

What are my career prospects?

Our Criminology programme is a springboard for entry into probation and related roles in the criminal justice system, whether that’s in the police, the court, probation, prison or crime related research organisation. Some of the careers you could pursue include:

• probation services
• national security
• police force
• cybercrime and prevention
• criminal justice
• law and forensics