BA (Hons) Criminology and Criminal Justice Bachelor's degree at Wrexham University

This will support your learning and on-going personal and professional development in higher education

You will receive knowledge of criminal justice and law and will focus on key concepts such as the definition of crime and the philosophy of sentencing.

By the end of this module, you will have been introduced to key turning points and debates associated with the practice of criminal justice.

To consider the range and extent of drugs that are used and appreciate the social context of their use. You will be introduced to the social construction of the 'drugs problem'.

This module examines crime within a social context, for example, housing, education and health.

To familiarise you with the main concerns for Forensic Psychology.

This module applies attachment theory to understand problematic developmental prospects within forensic populations. The focus on attachment theory presents an approach that seeks to understand the influence of relationships on personality and social development. The module interrogates attachment theory research approaches that investigate adverse experiences most likely to lead to poor social functioning and criminal behaviour.

Gain an understanding and critical appreciation of the nature and appropriate use of research strategies and methods in relation to issues of crime, victimisation, and responses to crime and deviance.

To enable you to understand the key concepts and theoretical approaches that have developed and are developing in relation to crime, victimisation and responses to crime and deviance.

To provide you with critical knowledge and understanding of a range of contemporary crimes and criminal behaviours committed within contemporary society.

You will develop a critical understanding of the relationship of social class, gender, race, age, ethnicity, language and other salient aspects of diversity in relation to crime victimisation and responses to these phenomena.

This module will give you an insight and direct experience of professional criminal justice practice and will aim to prepare you for working within professional contexts. Students choosing this module will be required to secure their own placement.

This module will enable you to learn about and practice the skills which are essential to working with offenders effectively and reducing the risk of re-offending.

This provides you with an understanding of the nature and context of law, primarily focusing on criminal law. This will include the examination of the criminal justice process including - courts and hearings for adults and young people, the theory and practice of sentencing, prison and community-based penalties, and the place of human rights in these processes.

You will produce an independent research project based upon secondary data. Here, you will argue a thesis based upon a comprehensive understanding of criminology theory, good research practice and criminal justice policy. As well as Synthesising knowledge and understanding gained throughout your criminology degree.

A critical evaluation of the social and historical development of justice, sentencing and punishment and social control.

This module focuses on the importance of collaboration between different agencies, such as police, social services, and healthcare providers, in managing criminal justice cases.

Critically examine the meanings attached to childhood, youth and crime and the provision made for children and young people who offend.

Explore the contemporary social construction of terrorism and the implications for society.

Explore the evolving nature of policing and contemporary issues in policing society.

Study the legal and social constructions of guilt and innocence; To explore the problematic nature of "facts" and "truth" in constructions of guilt and innocence; To study the construction of guilt and innocence by different types of actors: accusers, accused, adjudicators, the media, researchers, and the public and to study a selection of cases which have gone to criminal trial.