Universities United Kingdom University of Sheffield Courses Criminology BA

Criminology BA
at University of Sheffield

Sheffield, United Kingdom

Tuition Fee £ 24,750
Country Rank#12
Duration36 Months
Score IELTS: 7 TOEFL: 95

Program Overview

Criminology has been taught within the School of Law for over 35 years and has an outstanding reputation for both teaching quality and world-leading research in areas such as: policing, victims and restorative justice and the reasons why people stop offending.

As part of this three-year course, you'll examine real-world examples of crime and punishment and get to grips with the history of how different societies have understood and responded to crime. You'll learn how criminological research is undertaken and develop the skills required to conduct research of your own.

You can also choose to study abroad in one of 75 world-class partner universities across the globe, providing you with an excellent opportunity to gain an insight into another legal system.

Course Content
Modules

Year 1:

Core modules:
- Comprehending Criminology
- Contemporary Issues in Crime and Justice
- Criminal Law and Justice
- Introducing Criminological Research
- Representations of Deviance and Social Control
- Situating Crime
- Skills for Criminologists (S4C)
Year 2:

Core modules:
- Analysing Crime Data
- Criminology Research Project
- Punishment and Penal Policy
- Responding to Crime
Year 3:

Core modules:
- Dissertation (BA Criminology)
- Dissertation Preparation (BA Criminology)
Entry Requirement
Applicants with a minimum aggregate of 75% and 75-80% in key subjects at Standard XII will typically be considered for direct admission to undergraduate degree programmes.
Applicants with a minimum of 3 A levels will be considered for direct admission to undergraduate programmes.
International Baccalaureate diploma holders will be considered for direct admission to undergraduate programmes. Required scores and subjects vary from course to course.

Fees & Scholarships

International Tuition Fees:

£24750 per year

Career Prospect

Our Criminology graduates have worked in careers such as:

Police Officer
Prison officer
Police data analyst
Researcher
Social worker
Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner
Charity organisations
Private Sector
Civil Service

Criminology is a multi-disciplinary subject which means that students can apply their learning far beyond these jobs, and to anything that requires critical analysis and problem-solving. These skills are widely applicable to all sorts of professions and are sought after skills.

Cost Of Studying At University of Sheffield

Interest rates as low as 8.9% ^*

250K+

Students Assisted

800Cr+

Loan Amount Disbursed

5000+

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Criminology BA at University of Sheffield