Bachelor of Science (BSc Criminology)

Year 1 : Introduction to Criminology Introduction to Criminal Justice System criminal Law Essential Chemistry Introduction to Forensic Science Introduction to Crime Scene Examination victims and Offenders Life Skills Researching Criminology Crime Analysis Development of Criminological Theory Forensic Science and Detection Methods crime Scene Documentation crime and Deviance skills for Criminologists Year 2 : Chromatography Core Issues in Crime and Punishment Forensic Trace Analysis Research Techniques in Forensic Science Forensic Investigations: From Crime Scene to Court Elective 1 Open Elective 1 Critical Issues in Policing and Crime Investigation Criminology and Forensic Psychology Crime and Place: Geographic Criminology and Crime Mapping Elective 2 Elective 3 Criminal Law and Psychology Open Elective 2 Year 3 : Forensic Science in Practice Topical issues in Forensic Science Principles of criminal evidence elective 4 Social Sciences Dissertation crime Reconstruction and Offender Profilling Management of criminal investigation Elective 5 Major Project (Criminology) Elective Year 2 ; Punishing Offenders Police, Law and Community Policing a Diverse Society Youth Crime, Youth Justice Crime Reduction and Community Safety Crime, Media and Culture Victims of crime: Key Players in Criminal Justice Crimes of the Powerful Contemporary terrorism and Global Response Forensic Biology and Earth Sciences Electives Year 3 : Safer Communities and Neighbourhood Policing Dangerous Offenders and the Criminal Justice System Fighting Fraud and Corruption Treatment and Rehabilitation of Offenders Hate Crime Crime Scene Photography Crime, Exclusion and Mental Health Cyber Crime: virtual Realities, Control and Mitigation

Coursework & Assessment :

The University conducts ongoing student assessment through class presentations, research report submissions and spot tests. Student-participation in classroom discussions is also monitored by faculty. Guidance Tutors work closely with those students who need that extra dose of support and motivation to compete successfully.