BA (Hons) Criminology Bachelor's degree at York St John University

Acquire a broad academic understanding of theories of crime, deviance, and transgression. Drawing on the history of criminological thought from the Enlightenment to the present day, you will explore the ideas of classicism, followed by positivistic theories, and an introduction into later critical forms of criminological theory. Through this you will begin to think critically about the nature, cause, and treatment of crime.

Criminal and deviant behaviour permeates everyday life, from social encounters (for example, underage drinking) to media discourse, to the choices that we make in the avoidance of crime - though it is sometimes difficult to see. On this module you will make criminological sense of regular situations, people, events, encounters, things and practices, and learn to question and investigate the 'taken-for-grantedness' of our everyday lives and encounters.

Throughout this module you will be introduced to basic principles of presenting, evaluating and interpreting data from quantitative and qualitative sources, such as government statistical bulletins and cultural artefacts. Each week you will explore a contemporary social issue or news story from a socio-criminological perspective, and will engage in critical reflection and discussion. Topics will change weekly to reflect current issues, debates, and matters of social, cultural and political impor

Explore the delivery of justice in England and Wales through examination of the main agencies and processes (prisons, the police, probation, the courts and community justice) involved. On this module you will learn to think critically about the nature of criminal justice and injustice, and to identify problems and controversies in the way key institutions and actors operate.

This module builds on the skills you will have developed in the first semester around differing sociological and criminological perspectives, applications to the social world, and practical approaches to understanding and exploring social problems. You will learn to deconstruct media representations of social phenomena, drawing on real-world examples and global perspectives, while examining the impact of technological change and related challenges.

On this module you will investigate contemporary sociological and criminological perspectives that exist in society at a global level. You will learn to interpret associated subjects such as globalisation and neoliberalism and fundamentally unstable concepts that increasingly hang in the balance as the global social order unravels. You will be encouraged to adopt a global mindset and generate an awareness of international perspectives that support efforts to decolonise the curriculum.

Explore the diverse career pathways available to social sciences graduates, and gain the practical tools you need to navigate your post-degree journey. We will encourage you to critically reflect on your skills, aspirations, and experiences, while engaging with real applications of social scientific knowledge. You will assess your current position, career goals, and disciplinary skills to help you make informed decisions about your future career. You will also hear from a range of guest speakers

Qualitative research has provided Criminologists with a range of useful findings that have informed the development of the discipline. On this module you will examine and evaluate a range of criminological qualitative methodologies and methodological processes that qualitative criminologists engage in will be reviewed. You will have the opportunity to study and critically evaluative qualitative research methodologies, and examine the strengths and weaknesses of a range of qualitative research st

What happens when a crime is reported to the police? On this module you will first learn about the investigation process, before being introduced to the laws and guidelines around the arrest process, and then learning about how police custody operates in practice. Finally, we will consider the court process and the impact that this has on defendants and other court actors who go through the process. The module is practical, but also research led. In depth focus will be on two key aspects of the

By studying global disasters, you will not only learn about how things go so badly wrong, but how society normally functions – and how that normal functioning itself can bring about disaster. You will be encouraged to reflect on your own experiences and use these to inform your approach to global disaster, including your engagement with mainstream and social media presentation of disasters. You will engage with global disasters as an accident investigator and problem-solver, uncovering the under

Gain a working proficiency in survey research design, accessing and managing secondary quantitative data, and data analysis using the Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS). You will learn to understand basic statistics (descriptive and inferential), and write up results from statistical analysis in response to a criminology-relevant research question.

On this module you will explore the culture of contemporary policing through a series of case studies addressing key issues in modern policing. It offers an insight into the culture of the Police as an organisation, both locally and nationally within England and Wales. You will consider: The roots of cultural awareness Issues such as language, misogyny and racial bias The importance of subcultures within Policing How cultures are researched Multi Agency working Policing by consent or by legislat

On this module you will learn how police custody operates in practice. This will involve a consideration of detainee rights and entitlements, lengths and grounds for detention under different circumstances, police custody operations (suspect interviewing, suspect charging and remanding in custody) and the importance of the Police and Criminal Evidence Act 1984. You will also consider the different organisations, laws, policies, and practices that impact police custodial environments. You will ex

Explore structural inequalities and systems of power that shape individual and collective experiences, with a focus on marginalised groups in society. On this module you will employ sociological and criminological theory to identify how societies, social control mechanisms, corporations, and the state contribute to the isolation, deprivation, and discriminatory experiences certain groups often face. Areas of discussion will include: Income inequality Immigration control Gender inequality Imbalan

The world is in motion – and it is made through that motion. On this module you will explore the world system via the mobilities paradigm – a turn in social sciences thinking that emphasises the importance of movement. This is vital not only for understanding the world but also for holding it to account for its injustices, inequalities and uneven development.

On this module you will apply your knowledge and focus your studies on the topic that interests you most, to produce a substantial piece of research work. You will choose an issue of sociological importance and conduct detailed social research as you follow your line of enquiry. This will involve carrying out your research in a systematic and ethical way, drawing on the skills you have learnt throughout your degree. An academic tutor will support you throughout the module, offering 1 to 1 advice

On this module you will consider the theory, practice, history and culture of imprisonment, as well as the experiences of prison staff and prisoners. We will mostly focus on England and Wales, but will also make reference to prisons and imprisonment elsewhere. We will also focus on the role that the Probation Service plays in relation to offending and imprisonment. You will critique different theoretical debates relating to imprisonment, evaluate the challenges that the prison system faces and p