BA (Hons) Criminology
University of Lincoln
Key Information
Campus location
Lincoln, United Kingdom
Languages
English
Study format
On-Campus
Duration
3 - 6 years
Pace
Full time, Part time
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Introduction
Criminologists use theory to explore some of the most contentious issues in contemporary society, working to understand the causes of crime and the way in which criminal justice agencies respond to offenders.
The criminological theory forms a key part of this course, enabling students to develop the critical tools needed to understand and explain relevant issues concerning crime, criminality, harm, criminalisation, and criminal justice in contemporary society.
Teaching is research-informed and draws upon many aspects of the social sciences. Staff specialisms include research in the areas of war crimes, the penal system, philosophy of punishment, the social exclusion of older people, policy-making and implementation, and domestic violence.
Academics regularly contribute to national policy debates and encourage students to engage with key issues in the study of crime and criminal justice. Lecturers work closely with local criminal justice agencies and professionals, representatives of which visit the University to give guest lectures and collaborate with staff and students on projects.
"This information was correct at the time of publishing (July 2023)"
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Curriculum
How You Study
The first year aims to provide a thorough grounding in criminology and the wider social sciences in order to develop the knowledge and research skills necessary for further study. As the course progresses, students are able to delve deeper into topics such as criminological theory to explore the potential causes of crime and the way these shape and are shaped by, criminal justice responses.
Final-year students can explore complex questions about the image and reality of human rights, and the problems and possibilities of different approaches to punishment. Optional modules in the second and third years enable students to tailor their studies to their career aspirations or areas of particular interest, such as policing.
Modules can include Images of Crime and Criminal Justice; Applying Research; Social Issues and Social Justice; Criminology in the Professions; Human Rights; and Penology and Penal Policy.
Criminology at Lincoln is organised and taught by a team of Criminologists who have extensive qualifications and experience. Students are given the opportunity to meet with tutors for individual tutorial sessions to explore in greater detail their own individual learning needs. As well as directed study, you are expected to undertake independent learning utilising traditional library resources, as well as a wide range of electronic resources.
First Year
- Applying Research (Social Sciences) (Core)
- Images of Crime and Criminal Justice (Core)
- Key Social Science Concepts (Core)
- Social Issues and Social Justice (Core)
Second Year
- Applying Criminology (Core)
- Criminology in the Professions (Core)
- Researching in Social Science (Core)
- (Re)Reading the Sociological Canon I (Option)†
- (Re)reading the Sociological Canon II (Option)†
- Comparative Politics and Policy (Option)†
- Conceptualising Sex Work (Option)†
- Crime in Literature (Option)†
- Debating Welfare States (Option)†
- Ideology into Practice (Option)†
- Internationalising Cultural Studies (Option)†
- Model United Nations (Option)†
- Policing Crime and Deviance (Option)†
- Political Parties (Option)†
- Psychology in the Criminal Justice Process (Option)†
- Social Engagement (Option)†
- Sociology of Education (Option)†
- The Vigilant State: intelligence and national security (Option)†
- Transnational Security Studies (Option)†
- Understanding Domestic Abuse (Option)†
- Understanding the City (Option)†
- Understanding the European Union (Option)†
- Welfare Policy and Work (Option)†
- Work and Society (Option)†
- Youth Justice (Option)†
- Youth, Culture and Resistance (Option)†
Third Year
- Human Rights (Social Sciences) (Core)
- Independent Study (Core)
- Penology and Penal Policy (Core)
- Analysing the Policy Process (Option)†
- Body Politics (Option)†
- Care or control? Welfare institutions in Britain before the welfare state (Option)†
- Children, Families and the State (Option)†
- Counselling and Guidance Skills (Option)†
- Counter-Terrorism Studies (Option)†
- Crimes of the Powerful (Option)†
- Emotions in Everyday Social Life (Option)†
- Experiencing Prison (Option)†
- Family Law (Option)†
- Gender and Violence (Option)†
- Global Civil Society (Option)†
- Global Governance (Option)†
- International Law (Option)†
- Multiculturalism and Britishness (Option)†
- Parliamentary Studies (Option)†
- Police Studies (Option)†
- Race and Racism (Option)†
- Terrorism and Extremism in the United Kingdom (Option)†
- The Colonial Present (Option)†
† Some courses may offer optional modules. The availability of optional modules may vary from year to year and will be subject to minimum student numbers being achieved. This means that the availability of specific optional modules cannot be guaranteed. Optional module selection may also be affected by staff availability.
How You Are Assessed
A notable feature of Criminology at Lincoln is the way in which the degree is both taught and assessed involving student-centred work. This may include group-based and individual research projects and assessments, multimedia presentations, case studies, auto-critiques, self-appraisal, vocationally relevant 'live' projects, oral examinations, and conferences.
These methods are designed to make a significant contribution to the consolidation of important transferable skills, which are valued by employers across a ranger of sectors. The University of Lincoln's policy is to ensure that staff return assessments to students promptly.
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Program Outcome
How You Study
The first year aims to provide a thorough grounding in criminology and the wider social sciences in order to develop the knowledge and research skills necessary for further study. As the course progresses, students are able to delve deeper into topics such as criminological theory to explore the potential causes of crime and the way these shape, and are shaped by, criminal justice responses.
Final-year students can explore complex questions about the image and reality of human rights, and the problems and possibilities of different approaches to punishment. Optional modules in the second and third years enable students to tailor their studies to their career aspirations or areas of particular interest, such as policing.
Modules can include Images of Crime and Criminal Justice; Applying Research; Social Issues and Social Justice; Criminology in the Professions; Human Rights; and Penology and Penal Policy.
Criminology at Lincoln is organised and taught by a team of Criminologists who have extensive qualifications and experience. Students are given the opportunity to meet with tutors for individual tutorial sessions to explore in greater detail their own individual learning needs. As well as directed study, you are expected to undertake independent learning utilising traditional library resources, as well as a wide range of electronic resources.
Scholarships and Funding
For eligible undergraduate students going to university for the first time, scholarships and bursaries are available to help cover costs. The University of Lincoln offers a variety of merit-based and subject-specific bursaries and scholarships.
Several scholarship options are available. Please check the university website for more information.
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Career Opportunities
Graduates have gone on to positions in a a diverse range of areas, including roles in the probation and prison services, health and social services, police authorities, youth work, victim support, government policy, and education. Some students progress to further study at Master’s and doctoral level.