About Bsc (hons) Criminology in University of Suffolk
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. 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.
Career opportunities
• The most recent figures available from the Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) reveal that 91.3% of Psychology, Sociology and Criminology graduates in 2014/15 found employment within six months of graduation or were in Education/Further Study.
• Around 60% of graduate jobs are open to graduates of any discipline and Criminology graduates are well equipped with the advanced skills and confidence to thrive in a variety of occupations.
• Criminology graduates are good at problem solving, have good analytical and research skills, and have excellent information and data management skills
• Employability is taken very seriously at University of Suffolk and employers are directly involved in a number of taught and additional sessions over the course of the degree.
• Excellent links with Suffolk Constabulary, local magistrates, the Crown Prosecution Service and the probation service.
• Important links to careers in Psychology are made for Level 5 and 6 students
• Online and face to face resources and advice are available from the University Careers and Employability Service for all University of Suffolk students.
Entry requirements
- IELTS 6.0 overall (minimum 5.5 in all components) where English is not the students' first language
