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Crime, security and justice are endlessly fascinating subjects, for culture, society and the media. This popular BSc Criminology degree will let you explore how the nature of crime and punishment changes around the world and over time. Specialist modules will help you steer your degree to a range of professional careers.
Criminology at the University of Southampton is ranked 10th in the UK (The Times & Sunday Times, 2022)
Criminology is one of the oldest social sciences. It explores the origins and patterns of criminality, the reasons for committing crime, and the workings of the criminal justice system.
On this course, you’ll study criminology and criminal justice, covering topics such as:
- criminal behaviour
- victimisation
- the socio-legal context of crime
- the reaction of society
- the future of social control
Our criminology courses are led by knowledgeable and passionate academics at the forefront of the field. We also underpin all our criminology modules with up-to-date research.
This course will open the door to further research, or careers in public service, criminal justice and beyond.
As part of your degree you can:
- study a minor subject, such as psychology, alongside your main degree
- learn to analyse criminal behaviour and the workings of the criminal justice system
- examine cyber and international crime
- study abroad for a semester in Brazil, Canada or China
- challenge yourself and help make a difference with our Social Impact Lab
- take specialist modules from other disciplines to unlock a range of career options
The University is also home to the Institute of Criminal Justice. You can take part in seminars, workshops and lectures, and explore the relationships between criminal justice scholarship, research, policy, and practice.
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Applicants who have completed the High School Diploma but do not have the relevant subject tests to apply to one of our Science or Engineering programmes may be eligible to apply to our Foundation programme.
UK students pay €10,850.
Admissions Requirements
High School Diploma with three AP tests at scores of 544 OR Three SAT subject tests at scores of 700, 650, 650 or a combination of the two. GPA of 3.0 or better is required!
We can also consider excellent grades in Honors or College-level classes or ACT or SAT scores in lieu of AP or SAT subject tests on a case-by-case basis.
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Southampton
United Kingdom
- 3 years
- Full Time
- On Campus Learning
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- Bachelors
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