Criminology Honours Middlesex University

Overview

Why study BA Criminology Honours at Middlesex University?

This Criminology Honours offered by the Middlesex University is ideal if you're interested in how society responds to criminal behaviour and the challenges that this provides. Blending theory with practice, you’ll develop your knowledge by exploring key issues related to crime and justice before testing that knowledge through placements (when possible) within criminology-focused organisations and projects. *

This blended programme gives you the opportunity to pick from a wide range of options, enabling you to choose the areas you are particularly interested in or align with your career goals.

Your degree will focus on key elements of criminology and sociology including crime and control, social sciences, justice and punishment, and forensic skills. The course offers visits (when possible) to criminal justice organisations, courts and prisons*, as well as industry leading guest speakers to give you a well-rounded and practice-based course that will propel you into your chosen career.

Course Highlights

• You’ll learn through a blend of theory and practice, focusing on key elements of criminology and sociology including crime and control, social sciences, justice and punishment, and forensic skills.
• The course also offers placements and visits at criminal justice organisations, along with fieldwork, community and work-based learning opportunities
• We’ll help you build your network using our links to the industry, helping you develop the skills and experience you need to succeed in a wide range of fields

Career Opportunities

Many graduates have gone on to develop careers in a wide range of third sector organisations including those that deal with victim support, offender and drug rehabilitation, and community based private projects often with the young and the elderly.

Previous graduates have been successful at gaining employment in a wide range of organisations, including:

• The Metropolitan Police
• The National Offender Management Service
• Jural Legal Services
• The Crown Prosecution Service
• The Court Service