Criminology is the systematic study of  crime and its control. Criminologists ask what causes crime and how we  might best respond to it, and why certain behaviours are criminalised  while others are not. This degree brings together expertise in the  Sutherland School of Law and the School of Psychology to offer an  inspiring interdisciplinary learning experience.

Students will develop versatile analytical skills and the ability to  compare and contrast different perspectives as they consider crime,  punishment, law, psychology and social policy in new and exciting  contexts. The course equips graduates with the tools to be active  citizens, professional problem solvers and seekers of social justice.

Course - First & Second Year

In first year, you will study the following core modules:

Introduction to Criminology • Crime and Society • Academic and  Professional Skills for Criminology • Brain and Behaviour • Introduction  to Social Psychology • Introduction to Psychology • Law and Courts •  Introduction to Criminal Justice • Criminal Behaviour • Introduction to  Penology • Introduction to Applied Psychology • Psychology of Perception  • An additional elective/optional module.

In second year, students undertake the following core modules:  Experiencing Punishment • Crime, Media, and Culture • Foundations of  Psychology • Child & Adolescent Development • Criminal Law •  Research Methods in Criminology

Additionally, there will be the opportunity to select from optional  modules such as: Race & Racism • Gender Power & Politics • Human  Rights & Social Justice

There will also be the opportunity to take more elective modules drawn from disciplines across the university.

Course - Third & Fourth Year

In third and fourth year, you will tailor your degree to choose  optional modules in Criminology, Law, and Psychology, as well as  Sociology & Social Work, Social Policy, and Social Justice

In fourth year, you will have to undertake a two-trimester core  capstone research dissertation. With this, you will combine the methods  and substantive training across criminology and psychology to produce a  dissertation, under the supervision of academic faculty.