BSc (Hons) Criminology with Counselling in Salford United Kingdom | University of Salford

Criminology examines how certain behaviors are classified as criminal and who holds the authority to determine what counts as a crime. Many people mistakenly confuse criminology with fields like forensic science. While criminology does study criminal acts, its primary emphasis lies in investigating the root causes of crime and deviant behavior, their societal impacts, and the criminal justice system's responses—rather than focusing on forensic analysis or crime scene investigation.

This program distinctively merges criminology with counseling studies—two disciplines crucial to the justice system. Counseling plays a growing role in supporting crime victims, tackling factors behind offenses, lowering recidivism rates, pursuing restorative justice, and reducing stress among legal professionals. The counseling component will expand your knowledge of related issues while enhancing your proficiency in person-centered counseling techniques. You'll also cultivate essential professional abilities, such as communication, self-reflection, research, mindfulness, and cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT)—valuable skills for your future career.