BA (Honours) in History and Criminology in Colchester United Kingdom | University of Essex

This History and Criminology program invites you to examine the interconnected relationship between historical crime patterns and criminological studies.
Criminology tackles society's most urgent concerns, critical decisions, and complex moral questions. Through criminology studies, you'll investigate criminal behavior, justice systems, and societal responses while covering diverse subjects like digital media's influence on crime, global security threats, and law enforcement strategies.
Your historical studies will span early modern to contemporary eras, addressing how political, social, and cultural transformations affect individuals, communities, and nations. The program provides numerous elective options, allowing you to focus on both local and international subjects.

History graduates develop universally sought-after skills including critical analysis, effective communication, cultural awareness, and rapid adaptation to new systems. These versatile abilities prove valuable across all professional sectors.
Our alumni pursue careers in education, museum work, and archival management, while others enter diverse fields such as media, legal professions, government service, and policy-making.