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

Is criminal activity increasing in the UK? How do media outlets portray gang culture? What level of trial details should be publicly available? Our BA Journalism and Criminology program allows you to examine modern society and criminal behavior while honing your journalistic abilities to evaluate, communicate, and interpret information through a societal lens. You'll investigate diverse subjects from video games' influence on crime to global terrorism. This academic journey combines with hands-on journalism training, where you'll master multimedia platforms including radio, TV, and digital media while expanding your understanding of worldwide journalism practices. The program offers customizable study paths with optional modules covering: Legal Systems and Society Media production techniques Globalization's impact on criminal activity Worldwide News Reporting In your final year, you'll synthesize your learning through a capstone multimedia project focused on a criminology-related theme. As part of a premier UK social science institution, you'll gain unparalleled insights into the societal contexts you'll document. Weekly schedules typically include one-hour lectures paired with one-hour seminars or two-hour seminar blocks per module, with variations depending on subject requirements. International Study Opportunities Your learning extends beyond campus boundaries. We facilitate educational expansion through study abroad programs at partner universities. The four-year degree option includes a third year abroad or an international placement, mirroring the three-year curriculum structure. Overseas study fosters cultural immersion, language development, and academic enrichment while demonstrating to future employers your adaptability, organizational skills, and global perspective. Full-year abroad participants pay just 15% of standard Essex tuition fees, with no additional charges at host institutions.