Criminology and Law

BA(Hons) Criminology and Law (with Foundation Year) provides access to laboratories, mock courtrooms and simulations that will give you real-world experience. Get access to advanced computing systems, laboratories, mock courtrooms and simulations that give you real-world experience to succeed in your career. Studying criminology gives you a deep understanding of offending and victimisation and the realities of societies' responses to crime.

This knowledge both complements and critically contextualises the study of the laws through which criminal justice is applied. You'll develop an understanding of how law is applied, which will benefit you whether you wish to practise criminal law or work in the criminal justice system. Here at UWE Bristol, we acknowledge the intrinsic link between law and criminology.

In this course, you won't just learn what the law is but how and why it has come about. You'll consider law, criminal justice and society from different perspectives, and learn how concepts and institutions work and could be improved. You'll be able to explore modules spanning criminal justice, criminal law, crime patterns, policing, media, youth justice, drugs, terrorism, serious offending and penology.

You'll gain a solid grounding in criminological research methods and practice, plus you'll develop valuable legal skills such as mooting and negotiating.