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Criminology

University of Salford

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University of Salford
UCAS CODE: M900

Course options

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  • Qualification

    Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)

  • Location

    Peel Park

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    14-SEP-26

  • Duration

    3 Years

Course summary

Criminology is concerned with what behaviour is defined as criminal and who has the power to define what constitutes crime. Criminology is commonly misconceived and confused with other subject areas, for example, forensic science. Although criminology does, of course, explore crime, the focus is on the causes of crime and deviant behaviour, how this affects society and how the criminal justice system responds to this, rather than on crime scene analysis, forensics and criminal investigation.Criminology is a research-led degree and develops students into analytical and critical thinkers. It explores crime as a social construct, asking important questions such as: What are the individual and societal causes of crime and deviant behaviour? Who in society is more likely to commit a crime? Does offender rehabilitation work? Who is likely to become a victim of crime? Why are some dangerous behaviours criminal and others aren't? And how does media attention and reporting impact crime and deviance?Criminologists are also interested in how to prevent crime, the purpose and effectiveness of punishment and how the criminal justice system can better respond to crime when it does take place. In 2020, the death of George Floyd at the hands of a Minneapolis police officer drew attention (on a global scale) to the relationship between inequalities and criminal justice – relationships Criminology is ideally placed to answer.This degree is designed to acquaint you with the general theories, typical methods and key studies of criminology (especially sociological criminology) and to indicate their application to issues in contemporary society. It uses the modular system to deliver an innovative curriculum with a wide range of optional subjects. The programme draws upon the existing provision within Criminology at Salford, using work on the major role played by crime, deviance, justice, law, regulation, surveillance and punishment in the construction, maintenance and disturbance of the social order at all levels. Our aim is to provide a deep criminological insight into the nature of crime and justice.

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£ 15,720per year

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University information

University of Salford

University of Salford

  • University League Table

    66th

  • Campus address

    Peel Park, University of Salford, 43 Crescent, Salford, Greater Manchester, M5 4WT, United Kingdom

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Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    Sociology

    62nd out of 103 10

  • Entry standards

    / Max 200
    115 58%

    37th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    49.0 49%

    90th

    3

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.06 77%

    72nd

    6

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