BA Criminology
Our BA Criminology degree course offers you a distinctive programme focusing on the cultural aspects of criminology and criminal justice policy. From a core introduction to the subject, later on in the programme you will have the flexibility to tailor your degree to specialist interests in the field.
Overview
Programme overview
In the first year you are introduced to core aspects of criminology, and some training in key academic skills. Year 1 also includes study in core social science disciplines as a foundation for years two and three.
In the second year you will take two specialist modules covering criminal justice policy and the cultural aspects of criminology. You will also study Social Research Methods which includes preparatory work for your third year dissertation. In addition, you will choose one option module.
In the third year you will study more advanced criminology alongside specialist modules from a wide range of topic areas and disciplines. You will study one module in the Department of Politics and have the opportunity to study in the Department of Law.
Course structure
Course structure
This is a three year, full time undergraduate degree course.
| Year 1 | Year 2 | Year 3 |
|---|---|---|
Sociology of Crime and Deviance Introducing Social Policy Ways of Knowing in Crime and Criminal Justice Introduction to Sociological Theory |
Understanding Criminal Justice Crime, Culture and Social Change Social Research Methods One option module |
Advanced Criminological Theory Three option modules Dissertation |
Module options change on a regular basis to reflect developments in criminology and research expertise of the teaching staff, but an indicative list for the BA Criminology includes:
2nd Year Options
- Popular Culture, Media and Society
- Social Inequalities
- Victimisation and Social Harm
- Social Enterprise
3rd Year Options
- Anti-social Behaviour Law and Policy
- Consumer Culture and Criminal Identities
- Criminal Justice and Policing
- Gender, Crime and Justice
- Governance of Security
- Illicit Drug Use
- Philosophy of Criminal Law
- Risk and Forensics
- Sociology of Prisons and Imprisonment
- Terrorism, Religion and Toleration
- Violence and International Politics
- Youth Justice
UCAS code: L611
Institution code: Y50
A levels: AAB
Contact details
Dr David Beer
Admissions TutorTel: +44 (0)1904 323049
criminology-admissions@york.ac.uk