BSc (Hons) Criminology Bachelor's degree at Oxford Brookes University

What is crime? Who commits crimes, and why? Why are some acts criminal, when others aren't? In this module, you'll dig into the key concepts and theories of crime. You'll challenge your own common-sense understanding of crime through the theories of celebrated criminologists. You'll consider: who invents crime and why the role of crime in society how might we study crime today, digitally (online) and visually (through images).

In this module, you'll explore some key concerns around crime. You'll examine the current problems and policies in: criminal justice law enforcement punishment. You'll gain core critical skills as you dive into debates on the control and management of crime. You'll examine the relationship between the theory of crime and criminal behaviour. You'll also explore the practical workings of the criminal justice system.

In this module you'll have the support and guidance to build your academic skills. You'll improve your reading of resources and critical thinking abilities. You'll also develop the skill of challenging preconceptions, helping you become an independent learner. This will be essential in guiding you to fulfil your potential as a Criminology student.

On this module, you'll discover contemporary issues in criminological research and you'll learn and explore the research interests of your tutors. You'll engage with a range of approaches to criminology, whilst also building your research knowledge of the criminology field. You'll gain the skills to explore specialised research areas in your studies. Through specialised study, you'll discover areas you may select for your dissertation topic. Through workshops you'll be able to develop your crimi

How does the media police our morals as a society and define our ideas of acceptable behaviour? In this module, you'll gain the critical skills to analyse popular representations of crime in the media. You'll examine news reports and other forms of mass-media, and you'll develop a knowledge of crime as a cultural construct.

You'll engage with key concepts in crime, punishment and society. You'll explore: the concept of crime categories of crime. You'll assess and investigate: what is crime? how do we define and measure it? What do we know about trends in crime over time and how does this differ from individual perception or 'fear' of crime?

What makes an action good or bad? Are morals absolute, or is morality just a matter of social convention? Can we judge members of a different society through our own moral rules? In this module, you'll explore the views of the great thinkers of the past, such as Aristotle, Kant and Mill. You'll reflect on what their theories mean for questions such as whether we should give to beggars on the streets of Oxford, or if we should do more for refugees.

In this module you'll work together on group projects to plan and develop a Criminology newsletter. As well as developing practical skills, such as how to research Criminology topics, we'll also explore the pitfalls and benefits of researching Criminology in popular culture. This module also focuses on your future through sessions on networking and careers brainstorming, career development opportunities whilst studying and guest talks from Criminology alumni.

In this module, you'll investigate the changing face of society. You'll explore how markets and welfare states have transformed over time. You'll discover how states, economies and societies interact with each other. You'll dig into key questions on politics and power, exploring different political systems. You'll explore pressing global topics, including: international migration patterns the formation of ethnic minorities religion in modern society the challenges of climate change. You'll explo

In this module, you'll investigate politics - and the struggle for power - across the nations. You'll gain a clear introduction to how and why political systems differ in our world today. You'll examine case studies from a wide range of states and gain a strong insight into how different regimes function – from the democratic to the totalitarian.

In this module, you'll get to grips with intersectionality - a way of understanding someone's identity as made of characteristics such as race, gender and class. Intersectionality offers you a unique way to study crime. You'll discover how criminal justice institutions, such as the police and criminal courts, respond to and discriminate against different social groups.

In this module, you'll explore the key research methods of Criminology. You'll gain invaluable critical skills, as you look at: research methods design processes outcomes. You'll also understand the ethics of research, including: the requirements of conducting research with vulnerable populations how your identity can help or hinder research relationships.

In this module, you'll dive into real world problems of crime and criminal justice. You'll apply your criminology knowledge to: find solutions to key questions of crime and justice find solutions to problems in current practice explore how these solutions can inform future research. You'll examine case studies from current policy and practice. You'll apply the insights of those currently working in criminal justice, including: practitioners policy-makers politicians. You'll gain a strong underst

In this module, you'll explore and examine areas of crime and crime control across different regions of the world through the lens of 'globalisation', plus the increased interconnectedness of social relations across the globe You'll use a combination of theoretical concepts and case studies to interrogate and understand the interconnectedness of crime and responses to crime in the contemporary world.