Program Overview

Our programme tackles a fascinating array of questions from why people commit crime to how it affects society, historical landmarks in the justice system and high-profile cases which had a ground-breaking impact on the legal arena. •Students will: •study criminology from a range of perspectives including social, political and psychological, focusing on modern methods of policing, development of policy and the workings of magistrates and crown courts •examine criminal law and the role and work of the agencies that make up a modern criminal justice system •take part in site visits •have a variety of voluntary work opportunities •learn from visiting lecturers such as judges, police, probation and youth justice staff •*study in a subject area rated first in the UK for student satisfaction and first in the UK for graduate prospects, Complete University Guide 2021, and first in Wales for student satisfaction, (WGU analysis of unpublished National Student Survey data 2020). •leave ready to enter a wide range of sectors including youth justice, probation, prison, the police and voluntary organisations