YouÕll discover how to assess the issues surrounding crime and social problems. WeÕll help you answer questions such as: how does society work, how are crime and other social problems situated in society, and how do different cultures understand these problems? What can we learn from the success of social policies in other countries?
Our BA (Hons) Criminology and Social Policy degree provides an international approach to help you understand a wide range of social issues, including crime and criminal justice, inequality and welfare, race, immigration, disability, addictions, youth and ageing. WeÕll give you the skills to research, analyse and assess the key issues for yourself. YouÕll also benefit from our strong research links with on-campus organisations such as the Scottish Centre for Crime and Justice Research, the Scottish Institute for Policing Research, the Salvation Army Centre for Addiction Services and Research, and the Dementia Centre.
Our Criminology and Social Policy degree provides you with an excellent academic base if youÕre considering careers in areas such as:
- the police
- social work
- prison service
- the civil service
- human rights agencies
- regulatory fields
- charitable foundations
- marketing or lobby groups
