Study location	United Kingdom, Leicester
Type	Bachelor courses, full-time
Nominal duration	3 years
Study language	English
Awards	BA (Hons)
Course code	L390

Tuition fee	To be confirmed

Entry qualification	High school / secondary education (or higher) The entry qualification documents are accepted in the following languages: English. Often you can get a suitable transcript from your school. If this is not the case, you will need official translations along with verified copies of the original.

Language requirements	English IELTS: 6.5 overall CAE: 176 overall

Other requirements	At least 1 reference(s) must be provided. A motivation letter must be added to your application. Clear communication skills, including good grammar and spelling Information relevant to the course applied for Interest in the course demonstrated with explanation and evidence

More information	Expenses, accommodation, working etc. dmu.ac.uk/..egree/criminology-ba-hons.aspx

Overview

The Criminology degree provides you with a broad understanding of the causes, legal framework and responses to crime, while offering the opportunity to achieve a deeper understanding in a specialist area.

Programme structure

Year 1
Introduction to Criminology
Researching Crime and Justice
The Criminal Justice System and its Legislative Context
Crime and Punishment in Contemporary Society

Year 2
Research for Effective Practice
Crime, Risk and Community Safety
Punishment and Society

Plus a range of option modules, which may include:

Domestic Abuse
Mental Health and Crime
Policing
Drugs, Substance Use and Crime
Religion, Faith and Crime

Year 3
Dissertation
Young People and the Criminal Justice System
Critical Criminology
Victimology
International Perspectives

Career opportunities

Graduate career opportunities are varied, with recent graduates going on to work in sectors including:

Policing
Youth justice
Community safety
Crime prevention
Victim Support
Prison Service
National Probation Service and probation partner organisations
Substance misuse services
Social work
Teaching