BA Hons Criminology and Criminal Justice

at Bangor University

Modules on this course utilise a combination of weekly hour-long lectures, seminars and workshop sessions. Criminology focuses on contentious and challenging topics so lively discussion and debate is encouraged as we consider various challenges of crime control and motivations for why people offend.

Students will be directed over the course of the degree to academic studies and reports on crime and crime control using our online learning platform ‘Blackboard’ and Bangor University Library which provides access to a range of resources.

Throughout the degree we include sessions from guest speakers such as representatives from the criminal justice system and visiting academics, to provide students with a dynamic learning experience. We use a mixture of different assessment strategies during the degree from presentation tasks to essay and reports.

Year 1

Compulsory Modules

Semester 1

• SXY-1007: Intro to Criminal Justice (20) or
• SCY-1002: Cyflwyniad i Gyf Troseddol (20)

Semester 2

• SXY-1005: Introduction to Criminology (20) or
• SCY-1004: Cyflwyniad i Droseddeg (20)

Optional Modules
80 credits from:

• HPS-1001: Social Policy and the State (20) (Semester 1) or
• HAC-1001: Y Wladwriaeth Les (20) (Semester 1)
• HPS-1002: Power, Freedom & the State (20) (Semester 1)
• SXU-1003: Introduction to Sociology (20) (Semester 1) or
• SCS-1004: Cymdeithaseg a'r Byd Cyfoes (20) (Semester 1)
• DXX-1004: Introducing Human Geographies (20) (Semester 1 + 2)
• HPS-1004: Death of God (20) (Semester 1)
• HXH-1004: Intro Modern History1815-1914 (20) (Semester 1) or
• HXC-1004: Cyflwyniad Hanes Modern (20) (Semester 1)
• HPS-1005: Existentialism (20) (Semester 2)
• SXU-1006: Social Divisions (20) (Semester 2) or
• SCU-1006: Rhaniadau Cymdeithasol (20) (Semester 2)
• HPS-1007: Islam:Hist, Soc and Beliefs (20) (Semester 1)
• HXW-1010: Wales in the Modern World (20) (Semester 2) or
• HXC-1006: Cymru yn y Byd Modern (20) (Semester 2)
• HXH-1012: Britain: Blitz to Brexit (20) (Semester 2)
• VPR-1106: Intro: Judaism & Christianity (20) (Semester 2)
• VPR-1331: Living the Good Life (20) (Semester 1)

Year 2

Compulsory Modules

Semester 1

• SXU-2001: Social & Political Research (20) or
• SCU-2001: Dulliau Ymchwil (20)
• SXY-2001: Criminological Theory (20)

Semester 2

• SXY-2011: Policing, Security and State (20) or
• SCY-2005: Yr Heddlu a Chymdeithas Gyfoes (20)

Optional Modules
60 credits from:

• HPS-2001: Work Placement - Semester 1 (20) (Semester 1) or
• HAC-2001: Lleoliad Gwaith - Semester 1 (20) (Semester 1)
• SXU-2002: Analys. Social & Political Deb (20) (Semester 2)
• HPS-2005: Work Placement - Semester 2 (20) (Semester 2) or
• HAC-2005: Lleoliad Gwaith - Semester 2 (20) (Semester 2)
• SXY-2008: Digital Policing and E-Crime (20) (Semester 2)
• HPS-2009: Exorcism (20) (Semester 1)
• SXP-2010: Poverty and Inequality (20) (Semester 2)
• SCU-2012: Cymdeithaseg Cerddoriaeth (20) (Semester 2)
• HPS-2016: The Atlantic Slave Trade (20) (Semester 2)
• SXS-2035: Classical Social Theory (20) (Semester 1) or
• SCS-2007: Theori Gymdeithasegol (20) (Semester 1)
• SXL-2113: Criminal Law (20) (Semester 2)
• HGH-2138: Europe 1945-1992 (20) (Semester 1)
• HPS-2206: Sex and Society (20) (Semester 2)
• VPR-2220: Political Philosophy (20) (Semester 2)

Year 3

Compulsory Modules
Semester 1

• HPS-3006: Dissertation (40) or
• HAC-3006: Traethawd Hir (40)

Semester 2

• HPS-3006: Dissertation or
• HAC-3006: Traethawd Hir
• SXY-3007: Policing, Security & The State (20) or
• SCY-3004: Yr Heddlu a Chymdeithas Gyfoes (20)

20 to 40 credits from:

• SXY-3021: Perspectives on Youth Crime (20) (Semester 1)
• SXY-3032: Power, Crime & Punishment (20) (Semester 2)

Optional Modules
40 to 60 credits from:

• HPS-3001: Work Placement - Semester 1 (20) (Semester 1) or
• HAC-3001: Lleoliad Gwaith - Semester 1 (20) (Semester 1)
• HPS-3003: Race democracy * pol ideology (20) (Semester 2)
• HPS-3004: Modern Ideas & Movements (20) (Semester 2)
• SXY-3004: Crime and the Media (20) (Semester 1)
• SCS-3007: Theori Gymdeithasegol (20) (Semester 2)
• SXY-3023: Organised Crime and Counter-Te (20) (Semester 1)
• SXU-3131: Climate Change & Environmental (20) (Semester 2)
• HGH-3138: Europe 1945-1992 (20) (Semester 1)
• SXP-3210: Housing Policy (20) (Semester 1)

To study for a degree, you’ll be asked for a minimum of UCAS Tariff points. For a fuller explanation of the UCAS Tariff Points, please see www.ucas.com.

We accept students with a wide range of qualifications and backgrounds and consider each application individually.

All students need to have good basic skills and the University also values IT and communication skills.

As part of the University’s policy, we consider applications from prospective disabled students on the same grounds as all other students.

We also consider applications from mature students who can demonstrate the motivation and commitment to study a university programme. Each year we enrol a significant number of mature students. For more information about studying as a mature student, see our Studying at Bangor section of the website.   

Home (UK) students

• The cost of a full-time undergraduate course is £9,000 per year (2021/22 entry and 2022/23 entry).
• The fee for all placement, international, and sandwich years is £1,350 (2021/22 and 2022/23).
• More information on fees and finance for Home (UK) students.
• International (including EU) students

International Student Tuition Fees

• International Student Living Costs and Scholarships

Additional Costs

• There are also some common additional costs that are likely to arise for students on all courses, for example:
• If you choose to study abroad or take the International Experience Year as part of your course.
• If you attend your Graduation Ceremony, there will be a cost for gown hire (£25-£75) and cost for additional guest tickets (c.£12 each).

Bangor Criminology and Criminal justice graduates have a range of career pathways they can explore. Within the criminal justice system there is work in a number of different areas to consider such as a police officer, prison or probation officer, working in immigration control and youth justice. Along with these routes there are several support roles within these organisations available for graduates to pursue. During the degree students will learn how to conduct social science research which provides them with several transferrable skills useful in a variety of careers. Being able to design and manage research projects as well as highly developed communication skills and skills in critical analysis mean this degree has a great deal of versatility. Graduates can also look for work in local and national government and within the private security sector where their knowledge of policing and criminal justice are useful. Students can also go on to study at postgraduate level on one of our many MA courses.