BA Criminology (Including Foundation Year)

Course Overview This four-year BA Criminology with a foundation year provides a comprehensive introduction to the field, preparing you for advanced undergraduate study while making you an Essex student from day one. You will explore the nature of crime, criminal justice, and punishment within wider social contexts, supported by a large and friendly department ranked 2nd in the UK for research power in sociology. The flexible curriculum allows you to study a diverse range of compelling topics, from terrorism to policing. Key Program Highlights Includes a foundational Year Zero to build essential academic and subject-specific knowledge for success. Study a flexible curriculum covering topics from cybercrime and terrorism to migration and surveillance. Receive practical training in key criminological methods, from conducting interviews to quantitative data analysis. Learn from leading international experts in organised crime, environmental harm, and visual criminology. Join a top-tier department ranked 2nd in the UK for research power in sociology (REF 2021).