178 Criminology BA Degree Programs

The Bachelor of Arts in Criminology and Criminal Justice prepares positions in the field and providing a solid background for advanced education in graduate or law school. A major in criminal justice may be complemented by minors in sociology, psychology, political science or social work.

Explore how crime and criminal behaviour are related to other social issues.

Crime, justice and the workings of the law are matters that affect us all and often dominate the news. This BA (Honours) in Criminology and Law degree takes a critical and analytical view of the role and functions of the legal system and examines its relationship with crime, and harm criminal justice. You'll learn to apply research tools and access and evaluate qualitative and quantitative data on crime, victimisation and the societal responses to them.

This programme blends the disciplines of criminology, psychology, international law, and political science and international relations with expertise in research methods, preparing you for a wide range of careers in criminal justice, police and law enforcement, border protection, security, and community safety.

BA in Criminology The BA (Hons) in Criminology provides a unique vantage point to study issues related to crime, justice and people’s experiences of victimisation in a society transitioning from conflict. Criminologists are interested in how activities come to be defined as ‘criminal’, why definitions and responses to crime vary over time and place, as well as how people are affected by harmful behaviours.

This BA (Honours) in Social Sciences (Criminology) is one of several specialist routes available in our BA (Honours) Social Sciences (R23) degree. Half of your studies will be in interdisciplinary social science and sociology, giving you a firm grounding in the knowledge and ideas that are central to the social sciences. For the other half, you’ll learn how criminology helps us make sense of a range of issues related to crime, social conflict, criminal justice and criminalisation

With crime frequently in the news and always an important issue, criminology has never been more relevant. The Criminology BA Honours aims to enthuse, inspire and equip you with the skills for a successful career in today's competitive job market. Criminology draws on a wide range of human and social science disciplines, and the course has been designed to develop your knowledge and understanding of criminology as an interdisciplinary subject area. It will also equip you with the transferable and cognitive skills necessary for lifelong personal and professional development. Westminster's criminologists are concerned with who commits crimes and how offenders should be punished, but at the heart of criminology are fundamental questions about how 'crime' is defined, how criminal law is made, and how definitions of crime and justice vary historically and cross-culturally. Where better to study this fascinating discipline than in the heart of the UK's policing and criminal justice systems? Contemporary concerns are reflected as the subject engages with globalisation and culture across theoretical, qualitative and empirical domains. Our graduates go on to develop careers in a wide range of sectors, including the police and policing-support organisations, the National Probation Service, local government and crime prevention.

Our BA (Honours) in Criminology programme in criminology focuses on cutting-edge, topical and often contentious issues to do with crime and justice. You'll learn to apply research tools, and access and evaluate qualitative and quantitative data on crime, victimisation and the societal responses to them. With an appreciation of criminological theorising and evidence, you will develop the skills to understand issues of crime and victimisation from new perspectives.

Criminology can be described as the study of crime, criminal behaviour and society’s reaction to it. This three-year degree programme allows students to study criminology in depth, equipping you with the skills to examine criminal behaviour and understand what drives it.

Why do people commit crimes? What causes crime rates to rise or fall? How do societies work, develop and transform? Our joint honours programme in BA (Hons) Criminology and Sociology provides a comprehensive and academically informed approach to these pressing questions.

In criminology, law, and society, you’ll learn the reality of the justice system--beyond what’s portrayed in popular culture. You’ll learn about different ideas of justice and come to understand the impact the justice system has on the lives of individuals and communities through law enforcement, the courts, and corrections by studying strategies in intelligence and security. As a student in the program, you will be taught by professors who have years of experience as both researchers and practitioners.

Why do crime rates rise and fall and what can authorities do to reduce criminal offending? Does prison work? How can you prepare for a successful career in criminal justice? By choosing BA (Hons) Criminology and Criminal Justice at Kent, you'll discuss all these questions and more, developing the knowledge and skills to answer them.  

Building on the OU’s reputation for cutting-edge criminological and sociological teaching and research, this joint BA (Honours) in Criminology and Sociology degree offers you the chance to study lively, topical and sometimes controversial subject matter. You’ll investigate questions of crime, criminalisation and social harm to determine whether society’s responses to these questions are adequate and appropriate.

Criminology and Criminal Justice at Kent helps you understand how crime is defined, controlled and challenged. This course explores issues including drugs, cybercrime, violence, policing, prisons and forensic psychology.

BA (Honours) in Criminology and Psychology help make sense of crime, criminalisation, criminals and victims. Studying this qualification provides you with a critical understanding of both subjects. You'll be able to question and develop your own beliefs and understandings about crime and harm. You'll consider criminal acts and human motivations and then look beyond them to examine the social conditions in which crime occurs.

An introduction to research in criminology in global and local contexts, addressing debates related to crime, deviance and social transformation from a sociological viewpoint. Insights from criminology, social policy and sociology of crime into the study of key issues in crime, deviance and justice institutions.

Become an agent of positive change with Benedictine University's online B.A. in Criminology. Explore the social and psychological factors behind crime so you can pursue careers in social work, law enforcement, public policy and more. Earn your bachelor's degree in 18 months by transferring credits and receiving credit for prior experience. Request more information today.