Criminology

Explore crime and criminal justice issues faced in modern society. You'll gain a deep insight into the theories of crime, justice and punishment.

This is a degree with a strong global focus. You'll explore key issues, including human rights and terrorism, social justice, contemporary social issues, and the globalisation of crime.

You'll gain knowledge of how criminal justice agencies work and interact, and how criminal justice policy is created. You'll study how policing, courts and prisons present new challenges in today's world.

In Year 1, you'll learn about crime and justice from a theoretical and practical perspective. You'll examine key criminological concepts, like victimisation, deviance, and justice, and learn to evaluate data and information to develop arguments.

Year 2 will develop your knowledge of criminological theory, criminal justice practice and policy, and global crime. You'll also enhance your research and data analysis skills.

In your final year, you'll do your dissertation. This will demonstrate the knowledge and skills you've developed. You'll also choose from a range of specialist criminology and social science optional units. This will enable you to develop an in-depth understanding of criminal justice institutions, explore topics that interest you and prepare you for your future.

Many of our social sciences graduates have gone on to work as social and policy researchers, civil servants, international consultants, journalists, and accountants.

They've worked for organisations such as:

• Save the Children
• Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner
• Education Support Partnership
• Virgin Media
• Viiv Healthcare
• Rolls-Royce
• Richmond Housing Partnership

You will need to fill out a form on the UCAS website to apply. UCAS provides guidance on filling out the application, which will help you:

• select your course choices
• write a personal statement
• get a reference
• understand and pay your application fees

If you are age 21 or over, you are defined as a mature student. Although your route to higher education may be different, the application process is the same as it is for everyone else. You still need to apply through UCAS.

We accept a variety of qualifications, including the Access to HE Diploma and Open University credits. View our online prospectus to find out about entry requirements for each course. If you are a mature student and you have any questions about our entry requirements or your qualifications email [email protected]

Find further guidance about applying and studying as a mature student at Bath.

You should complete all sections of the UCAS form. You must include:

• details of all qualifications, even if you achieved these a long time ago
• full employment history in the 'Details of paid employment to date' section
• reasons for gaps in employment (for example, travel or unemployment), even if this does not appear relevant to the application

In your personal statement you should also explain why you have chosen to return to study now and how you feel you will benefit.

The UCAS guide for mature students explains the different ways you can get into higher education.