Criminology
- BSc Criminology (L370)
- BSc Econ Education and Criminology (XM39)
- BSc Econ Social Policy and Criminology (ML94)
- BSc Econ Sociology and Criminology (LM39)
- LLB Law and Criminology (M190)
The Criminology degree offers students a broad introduction to Criminology leading to progressively greater specialisation. The degree, which is run by nationally and internationally renowned Criminological researchers, has been designed to promote both disciplinary-specific knowledge and transferable skills.
The introductory modules taken in Year One focus on stimulating interest in the field and encouraging critical thought about the concept of crime, explanations of crime and strategies of crime control. In addition, a strong emphasis on research methods introduces students to the range of social research methods available and the different ways in which knowledge about social problems such as criminal behaviour can be gathered. In years two and three, these core ideas are developed through specialised modules and more interactive styles of learning.
In addition, students can work on a dissertation in their final year, which provides an opportunity to put some of their new skills into practice. The degree thus enables students to build up a range of skills and knowledge whilst simultaneously developing a critical appreciation of the processes of criminological research, criminological debates and the operation of the criminal justice system.
The Criminology degree offers students a broad introduction to criminology leading to progressively greater specialisation. The degree, which is run by nationally and internationally renowned Criminological researchers, has been designed to promote both disciplinary specific knowledge and transferable skills. In addition, Criminology students benefit from the wide range of specialist resources available in the Cardiff Law School.
The School is one of the largest centres of social science research in the UK, with over half of all its research activity rated as either "world leading"or "internationally excellent" in the 2008 Research Assessment Exercise. The School was ranked by the RAE at the top of UK universities for ‘Research Power’. This is a measure which combines research excellence and research capacity.