BA Social Policy and Criminology
University Of Birmingham
Program Overview
Do prisons do more harm than good? What is the relationship between poverty and crime? Degree will offer you an exciting opportunity to examine issues which strike at the heart of many contemporary political and media debates.The Social Policy and Criminology degree will enable you to consider the ways that different societies produce contrasting levels of 'problems' and 'harms', such as drug and alcohol addiction, homicide, homelessness and workplace injury. You will be encouraged to consider the reasons why these are designated as being either 'crimes' or 'social policy' issues and therefore are dealt with through contrasting 'welfare' or 'criminal justice' responses.
Birmingham, United Kingdom
36 Months
£ 19,320
IELTS: 6.5 TOEFL: 88
Modules:
- Introduction to Social Policy
- Criminological Theory I
- Crime and Society
- Violence in a Global Context
- Social Problems and Social Policy: Social Science in Action Part I
The cost of studying at University of Birmingham varies largely depending on the type of university and the degree chosen. More often than not, humanities, arts, and education courses are less expensive than degrees in medical, engineering, or management. Furthermore, students who choose to study at the postgraduate level typically pay higher tuition fees, which again vary depending on the programme chosen.
Most universities provide scholarships or financial aid to students in order to help them offset their tuition costs. Students should be aware that additional course fees and incidental expenses may not be included in tuition. On average, international students can expect to pay £19,320 annually, to study in University of Birmingham.