Summary

Criminology is the interdisciplinary study of crime, deviance, social control and the legal system. Contemporary criminologists investigate a broad range of topics, including justice, conflict, deviance, security, policing, drugs and violence. Key concerns include the nature of crime, how crime is defined, why crimes are committed and how society responds to criminal behaviour.

The Criminology major combines knowledge from criminology, policing, sociology, law and social policy to give you access to knowledge and information about contemporary criminological theory. You’ll learn how to apply social scientific models of criminology to issues of crime, policing, social control and law. You’ll also learn about the operation of legal, policing and policy-making institutions; and about the historical, contemporary and future developments in criminological understanding.

Key features

• Turn your passion for criminology into a profession

   

  Explore your interests and hone your skills and knowledge through internships, practical application and expert teaching.

• Hone your skills by learning from security experts

   

  Learn from experts in policing, social policy, social control and criminal law.

• Boost your employability by reviewing real-world case studies

   

  Apply theory to real-world situations, and be equipped with the skills you’ll need to operate effectively in your chosen profession.

• Double your skills and employability prospects

   

  Undertake a double major – choose from more than 20 – to expand your options and launch a career enhanced by your unique perspective.