University of Essex
BA History and Criminology

Colchester, United Kingdom

DEGREE TYPE

DURATION

LANGUAGES

English

PACE

Full time

APPLICATION DEADLINE

EARLIEST START DATE

STUDY FORMAT

On-Campus

Key Summary

About : The BA History and Criminology program offers students a unique blend of understanding historical perspectives while exploring contemporary criminology issues. Students analyze historical events alongside criminal behavior, societal influences, and the development of the criminal justice system. The course is designed to encourage critical thinking and robust debate, equipping students with analytical and research skills essential for various career paths.

Career Outcomes : Graduates can pursue various careers in fields such as law enforcement, historical research, policy analysis, and social work. Additionally, opportunities exist in roles related to forensics, community outreach, and criminology research. With a diverse skill set, students are prepared for roles impacting criminal justice and historical preservation.

BA History and Criminology

In this History and Criminology degree you are encouraged to consider the ways in which histories of crime and the discipline of criminology overlap and influence each other.

Criminologists engage with some of the most pressing issues, decisions and dilemmas facing societies today. When you study criminology, you explore the nature of crime, criminal justice and punishment within wider social contexts and study an exciting range of topics, from the impact of computer games on crime, to terrorism and illegal migration, to policing and controlling society.

As a student of history, you also discover both the early modern and modern periods, and explore challenging questions concerning the impact of political, social and cultural change on individuals, social groups, and regions. This degree offers the flexibility to choose from a wide range of optional modules about subjects close to home and further afield.

Our Department of History has developed a strong research and teaching profile. Our staff are amongst world leaders in their fields and we have strong links with the Essex Record Office, which is one of the best county record offices in the UK. Our students love us too: 92% of our history students expressed overall satisfaction with their course (NSS 2020).