Social Science

Course summary

Why choose Criminology? • Criminology is an academic discipline which studies crime - why it happens, how we become aware of it and how it is dealt with by society. • It is an interesting subject that has obvious links to the working of the Criminal Justice system including the police, law and prison services. • It encourages students to develop their analytical and evaluative skills whilst also encouraging them to apply what they have learnt to the real world. Subject Content: • Changing Awareness of Crime • Criminological Theories • Crime Scene to Courtroom • Crime and Punishment