Bachelor [Criminology] From Birmingham City University

What's covered in the course?

Our curriculum offers you a variety of subjects, through which you will be able to develop your interests before focusing on specialised fields within Criminology. The programme also utilises guest speakers, external visitors as well as unique assessments to enhance students understanding of the discipline.

The course's real world applications are supported by its close links with local and national criminal justice agencies, including police forces, charities, pressure groups, criminal justice agencies, criminal rehabilitation, probation service and prisons.

The course is delivered by expert staff in the fields of policing, security studies and criminology, and you will also enjoy regular guest lectures from highly influential voices in the discipline.

Why Choose Us?

• We have a strong relationship with the British Society of Criminology. WeÊhosted the 2018 British Society of Criminology Conference at our City Centre Campus.
• On all of our programmes you will gain a professional focus and real world experience, ensuring you are equipped to make an immediate impact in your career.ÊYou have the opportunity to embark on a year-long sandwich placement as part of your degree course.

• The courseÕs professional relevance is supported by our close links with local criminal justice organisations, including West Midlands Police Force and Birmingham Community Safety Partnership.

Enhancing employability skills

This course is suitable if you wish to embark on a criminal justice-related career, including jobs in the police, revenue and customs, probation, youth justice, community safety and the Prison Service as well as the voluntary sector. ItÕs also suitable for serving police officers and civilian support staff, customs officers, prison officers and those working in the Immigration and Nationality Service.