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Qualification
Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
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Location
University of Suffolk
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Study mode
Full time
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Start date
01-SEP-25
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Duration
3 Years
Course summary
Criminology is an academic discipline with strong roots in Sociology, Psychology, Law, Social Policy and Philosophy, and offers a number of robust theoretical and empirical debates. https://www.uos.ac.uk/courses/ug/bsc-hons-criminology Through engaging in these debates students will gain the very important undergraduate skill of critical and will be challenged to seek answers to fundamental questions such as:• What is crime? • Why do people commit crime? • Why and how do we punish offenders? • Are we all equal before the law? • How does the Criminal Justice System, and institutions such as prisons, work? • How do we prevent crime? Criminology is an inherently reflexive discipline as it deals with public issues that have a contested value basis. To this end, students will be introduced to a variety of research methods and ethical considerations, so that they can challenge and understand the limitations and ambiguities of research.Excellent links with Suffolk Constabulary, local magistrates, the Crown Prosecution Service and the probation service. Regular guest speakers who are practitioners that work in the field with either victims or offenders.As a Criminology graduate, you will be well equipped with advanced skills and the confidence to thrive in a variety of roles.Benefit from small class sizes, helping you strengthen your learning and employability.The Times Good University Guide 2023Criminology at the University of Suffolk is ranked11th out of 88 for overall subject ranking6th for teaching quality and2nd for Graduate prospects
Application deadline
29 January
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University League Table
58th
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Campus address
University of Suffolk, Waterfront Building, Neptune Quay, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP4 1QJ, England
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Subject ranking
48th out of 101 14
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/ Max 206101 49%98th
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Graduate prospects
/ Max 10090.0 90%2nd
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/ Max 43.25 81%8th
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