Our research-led BSc Criminology course will help you develop a critical perspective on contemporary problems relating to crime, deviance and social control, teaching you the methods necessary to conduct and evaluate research in these areas. Our award-winning Professional Training placements prepare students for roles in industry. This course focuses on the study of crime, deviance and the criminal justice system. It will develop your understanding of the concepts, theories and principles of criminology and their application across a range of case studies and examples. Through combining criminological theory with training in professional social research, youll graduate with a broad range of communicative, analytical and organisational skills and the confidence to apply them in your future career.<br><br>We offer careers information, advice and guidance to all students whilst studying with us, which is extended to our alumni for three years after leaving the University. Studying criminology will provide you with a broad social science basis and wide range of analytical and communication skills that are attractive to employers. Our course gives you the knowledge and analytical skills you need to pursue a professional career in criminal justice, the public sector, forensic science, business, education, health and medicine, social work or counselling. It offers preparation for fields that involve investigative skills and working with diverse people, such as policing, journalism, politics, marketing, business, human resources or public administration.