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Criminology (with optional placement year)

University of Suffolk

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University of Suffolk
UCAS CODE: L370

Course options

4 options available

  • Qualification

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

  • Location

    Ipswich Main Campus

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    SEP

  • 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

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Tuition fees

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£ 15,900per year

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University information

University of Suffolk

University of Suffolk

  • University League Table

    44th

  • Campus address

    University of Suffolk, Waterfront Building, Neptune Quay, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP4 1QJ, England

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Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    Sociology

    41st out of 103 29

  • Entry standards

    / Max 200
    96 48%

    86th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    72.0 72%

    7th

    2

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.36 84%

    3rd

    12

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