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Criminology with Social Psychology - BA (Hons)

University of Essex

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Course options

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  • Qualification

    Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)

  • Location

    University of Essex

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    OCT

  • Duration

    3 Years

Course summary

How do we understand crime? Should crime be punished? Criminologists engage with some of the most pressing issues, decisions and dilemmas facing societies today. On our course you explore the nature of crime, criminal justice and punishment within wider social contexts. Our course provides a thorough training in the foundations of criminology, exploring the nature of crime, criminals, and criminal justice within wider social and psychological contexts. Social psychological approaches are increasingly crucial in understanding the interpersonal dynamics in crime control organisations, as well as exploring questions of criminal motivation. You will explore topics including: Crime and its control Power Identity You also have the opportunity to complete a supervised dissertation on a topic that inspires you, encouraging you to think differently and connect with live issues and debates, and preparing you for your graduate career. Our BA Criminology is run by the Department of Sociology and Criminology, which is 2nd in UK for research power in sociology (Times Higher Education research power measure, Research Excellence Framework 2021).

Application deadline

30/06/2025

Tuition fees

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£ 20,475per year

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University information

University of Essex

University of Essex

  • University League Table

    29th

  • Campus address

    University of Essex, Wivenhoe Park, Colchester, Essex, CO4 3SQ, United Kingdom

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Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    Psychology

    54th out of 118 4

    38th out of 101 9

  • Entry standards

    / Max 220
    125 57%

    58th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    63.0 63%

    64th

    9

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.03 76%

    77th

    24

  • Entry standards

    / Max 210
    127 60%

    35th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    59.0 59%

    62nd

    2

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.06 76%

    59th

    5

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