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Unravel the complexities of crime and delve into the world of criminal justice with the University of Salford’s BSc in Criminology. This three-year, full-time program equips you with a critical understanding of crime, its causes, and its impact on individuals and society. You’ll graduate prepared for a diverse range of careers in the criminal justice system, social work, or further academic pursuits.
Develop Core Criminological Knowledge: Explore core criminological theories, research methods, and key concepts like deviance, social control, punishment, and crime prevention strategies. Gain a comprehensive understanding of the criminal justice system, its various components, and contemporary issues it faces.
Analyze Crime Causation: Investigate the complex factors that contribute to crime, including social inequalities, psychological influences, and environmental conditions. Learn to critically evaluate different explanations of criminal behaviour.
Explore Diverse Criminological Areas: The program delves into various areas of criminology, such as white-collar crime, cybercrime, youth crime, organized crime, and victimology. Develop a nuanced understanding of the different types of crime and their impacts.
Research and Critical Thinking: Hone your research skills through coursework and independent projects. Learn to analyze data, critically evaluate criminological literature, and develop sound arguments supported by evidence.
Graduates emerge with a solid foundation in criminology and the critical thinking and research skills necessary to pursue a variety of career paths, including:
- Police officer
- Probation officer
- Prison officer
- Social worker
- Crime analyst
- Researcher
- Policy analyst
- Further studies in Criminology, Law, or related fields (e.g., Social Justice, Forensic Psychology)
Benefits of this Program:
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- Strong foundation in Criminology: Gain a comprehensive understanding of core criminological theories and the criminal justice system.
- Develop critical thinking and research skills: Learn to analyze data, evaluate evidence, and present well-reasoned arguments.
- Internationally-focused curriculum: Gain a broader perspective on crime and criminal justice in a global context.
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If the university or college still has places available after the deadline, you can apply, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Tuition fee for UK students is €10,800.
Admissions Requirements
High School Diploma with a combined score of SAT I of at least 1260 with an individual minimum score in mathematics of 570 /800 and an individual minimum score of 610/800 in the evidence-based reading and writing section; or ACT with a score of at least 26; or grade 3, 3, 4 in three Advanced Placement Tests (APs) in specified subjects; or SAT II in three specified subjects at 575 or better (we will accept tests interchangeably as long as in total three subject areas are covered).
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Salford
United Kingdom
- 3 years
- Full Time
- On Campus Learning
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- Bachelors
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