Criminology BA
Queen's University BelfastBelfast, United Kingdom
Course overview
The BA (Hons) in Criminology provides a unique vantage point to study issues related to crime, justice and people’s experiences of victimisation in a society transitioning from conflict. Criminologists are interested in how activities come to be defined as ‘criminal’, why definitions and responses to crime vary over time and place, as well as how people are affected by harmful behaviours. The subject includes a broad range of perspectives on understanding crime and criminal behaviour, as well as examining various methods in the prevention, policing and punishment of crime.
Issues related to harm and victimisation are also considered, alongside how and why people move away from offending behaviour. Local and global examples are used throughout the programme to illustrate how these issues shape the world around us and to highlight how alternative ways of interpreting and responding to crime are possible. Please see the video below for a student perspective on studying criminology at Queen’s University Belfast.
Key highlights
- Studies crime and justice in a society transitioning from conflict
- Examines how activities come to be defined as criminal
- Covers prevention, policing and punishment of crime
- Explores harm, victimisation and moving away from offending
- Uses local and global examples throughout the programme
Entry requirements
- A-level: ABB — ABB
Scholarships
County Antrim Grand Jury Bursary
Approximately £1500 depending on funding available.
Early Confirmation Award
Funding Amount - £1500
Up to £1,500International Undergraduate Scholarships
This award is £3500 (fee rate 1) for first year of study; £4000 (fee rate 2) for first year of study.
INTO Progressors Scholarship
£1500 reduction in tuition fees for first year of study.
Up to £1,500LLB Senior Status International Scholarship
Scholarships Value - £4000
Up to £4,000Queen's Loyalty Scholarship
20% reduction on first year gross tuition fees.
Up to 20% of feesQueen’s Family Scholarship
20% reduction on first year gross tuition fees.
Up to 20% of feesRoyal Academy of Engineering: Engineering Leaders Scholarship Programme
Funding Amount: £5000 - £10,000
Up to £5,000Vice Chancellor’s International Attainment Scholarship - Undergraduate
50% reduction on full tuition fees paid for all years of a programme, up to a maximum of four years (including advanced entry into Year 2 or Year 3).
Up to 50% of fees
Careers this course leads to
- Probation officer
- Police officer
- Youth justice worker
- Victim support officer
- Prison officer
- Crime analyst
Cost of study
UK/Home: £4,985 (NI/ROI), £9,790 (GB) | International: £24,600
Admission
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