Criminology And Criminal Justice, BA (hons) in University of Central Lancashire (UCLAN), UK

Criminology And Criminal Justice, BA (hons) in University of Central Lancashire (UCLAN)

Do you have an enquiring mind? Are you interested in why people commit crime or become victims of crime? If so, then this course could be for you. Discover the political, personal and social aspects of crime with a degree in Criminology and Criminal Justice.

The course goes that little bit further by including criminal justice and examining how offenders and victims are treated by the criminal justice system. The subject is developing rapidly as new areas of study open up for criminological investigation. You’ll explore issues concerning how crime is defined and managed in our society and will have the opportunity to specialise so that you can tailor your degree depending on the career path you are interested in, eg policing, the prison service or social work.

• Sociology at UCLan is 3rd in the North West for teaching quality and assessment and feedback - National Student Survey 2019.
• The School has excellent employability links within the North West providing you with opportunities to engage with employers.
• Lancashire Law School has working partnerships with organisations such as Lancashire Constabulary, the  Criminal Justice System, the National Health Service, the Probation Trust, and more.
• Our staff have a deep understanding of the law; many are professionally qualified and research active, with experience in practice as solicitors, barristers and judges.

FURTHER INFORMATION

The course addresses the widespread and growing interest in crime apparent throughout modern society and meets the ever-increasing demand from Government agencies and other employers, nationally and internationally, for graduates in Criminology and Criminal Justice. It offers specialist study strands for those wishing to pursue careers in policing, in the prison service, working with victims/survivors of interpersonal violence, working with young offenders, working with drug users and working with non-government organisations in conflict situations and with victims/survivors of trafficking.

The course attracts students with a personal interest in the subject matter who are often considering a career in the criminal justice system or organisations related to criminal justice and victim/survivor support. It offers a challenging and rigorous examination of the nature of how crime is perceived, defined and managed in modern society. You will develop a critical stance through a broad curriculum that forms an excellent exploration of this subject through a balanced mix of compulsory and optional modules which are taught by specialists in those areas.

OPPORTUNITIES ON THE COURSE

Graduates follow careers in areas such as the police, the probation service, prisons and branches of the Home Office such as the Border Agency and the Criminal Justice Social Work. Students might also consider community development work, local government administration and adult guidance work with ex-offenders. Paid employment in the voluntary sector is an increasingly important area with positions in victim support and women’s refuges etc.

Graduates have joined the UK Border Agency, Greater Manchester Police (GMP), local prisons, drug schemes, educational institutions and youth offending teams. Two thirds of our students will follow career paths connected with their degree.

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