BA (Hons) Criminology and Criminal Justice in Bangor United Kingdom | Bangor University

About This Course

How can we effectively discourage repeat offenders while helping them reintegrate into society? What strategies redirect young individuals toward education rather than criminal activity? Should our approach prioritize punishment or rehabilitation? These critical questions form the foundation of our BA (Hons) Criminology and Criminal Justice program.

Society's enduring fascination with criminal behavior, its causes, and its impact on daily life attracts many to criminology studies. Beyond exploring the roots of criminal activity and responses to deterrents, our degree program offers practical insights into the criminal justice system's operations.

The course develops comprehensive social research skills to analyze pressing societal challenges. Through specialized modules, you'll examine complex behaviors like substance abuse, domestic violence, and organized crime, along with their underlying social influences.

Our extensive network with criminal justice organizations at local, national, and international levels creates valuable experiential opportunities. Past students have engaged with law enforcement agencies like Greater Manchester Police and contributed to Victim Support initiatives. The curriculum addresses current debates surrounding police conduct and drug-related offenses.

Graduates acquire skills applicable to any organization involved in investigative work or crime prevention. Your expertise could combat various offenses, from benefit fraud to border security violations. This degree prepares you for diverse career paths in law enforcement, corrections, social services, government agencies, NGOs, and charitable organizations.

Why Study at Bangor University?

Examine the social, legal, and political dimensions affecting crime, punishment, and victimization while learning how justice agencies manage offenders and prevent criminal activity.

Enhance your understanding of the UK justice system through field visits and guest lectures featuring professionals from police, probation, and national crime agencies.

Learn from renowned researchers specializing in media portrayals of crime, victim studies, financial crimes, societal impacts of offenses, and policy development.

Core modules provide comprehensive training in criminology's theoretical, methodological, and substantive elements, integrating perspectives from law, sociology, and psychology.