Does crime shape our legal system or does the law dictate our social reaction to crime? This course examines the nature of crime, its causes and the legal responses to it.
Enrich your learning of criminology by studying law as a complementary subject. Investigate law-breaking and the construction of legal systems, criminal law and legal evidence, along with the often-emotive issues surrounding crime, punishment and justiceStudying criminology gives you a deep understanding of crime which complements and contextualises legal study – useful for those looking to work in the criminal justice system and other related servicesLearn from research-active social scientists in fields including society and social formation, social anthropology, criminology, cultural diversity and social welfareChoose from either a 30-week ‘sandwich’ placement or a shorter four-week placement to provide you with important work experienceDevelop your own piece of research based on a topic that interests you, or aligns itself with your future career or study plans, in your final year dissertation.This course is ranked 14th in its subject area according to the 2022 Guardian League Tables. This course received an 85% satisfaction rating from our final year students. 
