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Our BA in Politics with Criminology offers a diverse curriculum covering topics ranging from power dynamics, democratic representation, and distributive justice to the political foundations of economic growth in developing nations and global issues like migration, trade, and conflict. Simultaneously, you'll gain expertise in the UK's criminal justice framework, examine core criminological theories, and engage with contemporary discussions on crime and societal control.
This program equips you with analytical capabilities to assess various political entities, including grassroots movements, political parties, governing bodies, and NGOs. Complementing this, criminology offers valuable perspectives on criminal justice operations.
Essex politics graduates stand out with qualifications from one of the globe's top-ranked political science departments.
Our alumni are highly sought after by employers across multiple fields including government, civil service leadership roles, media, law enforcement, military, corporate sectors, finance, NGOs, education, and academic research.
This Politics with Criminology degree is perfect for individuals passionate about political systems and aspiring to careers in governmental or nonprofit organizations. You'll develop analytical methodologies alongside practical understanding of justice systems, enabling you to translate academic knowledge into real-world applications. This dual focus makes graduates particularly appealing to employers in these fields.