Criminology BSc (Hons) - 2023/4

Awarding body

University of Surrey

Teaching institute

University of Surrey

Framework

FHEQ Level 6

Final award and programme/pathway title

BSc (Hons) Criminology

Subsidiary award(s)

Award Title
Ord Criminology
DipHE Criminology
CertHE Criminology

Modes of study

Route code Credits and ECTS Credits
Full-time ULE10010 360 credits and 180 ECTS credits
Full-time with PTY ULE10010 480 credits and 240 ECTS credits

QAA Subject benchmark statement (if applicable)

Criminology (Bachelor)

Other internal and / or external reference points

N/A

Faculty and Department / School

Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences - Sociology

Programme Leader

SETTY Emily (Sociology)

Date of production/revision of spec

15/04/2024

Educational aims of the programme

  • To develop familiarity with the principles and intellectual traditions of Criminology and their relevance across a range of relevant substantive areas
  • To develop an applied and theoretical understanding of crime, crime control and criminal justice
  • To acquire a critical understanding of the various formal and informal responses to crime including policing and penal systems
  • To be able to use a range of analytical tools in order to evaluate and conduct research on contemporary problems relating to crime, deviance and social contro
  • To develop skills in using quantitative and qualitative means of investigating trends in crime and criminal justice
  • To develop critical, inquisitive and independent thought when examining criminological issues
  • To acquire a broad range of communicative, analytical and organisational skills and the confidence and knowledge to apply these skills in their careers after graduation.

Programme learning outcomes

Attributes Developed Awards Ref.
Familiarity with and critical appreciation of the key elements of Criminology necessary for understanding of the contemporary social world. K BSc (Hons)
Familiarity with and critical appreciation of the main theoretical perspectives and debates in Criminology and their application to the study of substantive crime and criminal justice related phenomena. K BSc (Hons)
Familiarity with and understanding of the range and application of qualitative and quantitative methods used to produce data in criminological research. K BSc (Hons)
A critical understanding of the most recent developments in criminological theory, methodology and methods. K BSc (Hons)
The ability to produce an extended piece of work that incorporates the above knowledge, understanding and appreciation. K BSc (Hons)
Familiarity with and critical appreciation of the key elements of Criminology necessary for understanding of the contemporary social world. K Ord
Familiarity with and critical appreciation of the main theoretical perspectives and debates in Criminology and their application to the study of substantive crime and criminal justice related phenomena. K Ord
Familiarity with and understanding of the range and application of qualitative and quantitative methods used to produce data in criminological research. K Ord
A critical understanding of the most recent developments in criminological theory, methodology and methods. K Ord
Have acquired sufficient knowledge of criminological concepts and theory to be able to challenge received opinion, evaluate their own work and report effectively K DipHE
Have acquired basic knowledge of criminological concepts and theories K CertHE
To be able to understand standard criminological text books K CertHE
Identify, critically assess and apply key concepts in Criminology to a range of relevant substantive areas. C BSc (Hons)
Distinguish between and evaluate different methodological approaches to the study of crime and other related issues C BSc (Hons)
Synthesise and evaluate data from a variety of primary and secondary sources. C BSc (Hons)
Evaluate the relationship between criminological theories and concepts and empirical evidence. C BSc (Hons)
Critically evaluate, contrast and challenge different theoretical approaches within the discipline of Criminology C BSc (Hons)
To be able to apply these skills to an extended piece work. C BSc (Hons)
Identify, critically assess and apply key concepts in Criminology to a range of relevant substantive areas. C Ord
Distinguish between and evaluate different methodological approaches to the study of crime and other related issues. C Ord
Synthesise and evaluate data from a variety of primary and secondary sources. C Ord
Evaluate the relationship between criminological theories and concepts and empirical evidence. C Ord
Critically evaluate, contrast and challenge different theoretical approaches within the discipline of Criminology. C Ord
Have acquired further social research skills to enable them, with autonomy, to perform straightforward research tasks C DipHE
Have acquired a basic foundation of social research skills to enable them to perform simple research tasks with guidance C CertHE
Design and execute independent research using a variety of methods. P BSc (Hons)
Produce, manage and analyse quantitative and qualitative data. P BSc (Hons)
Locate, evaluate and apply appropriate criminological theories and concepts to inform both data production and analysis. P BSc (Hons)
Identify, collect and apply relevant primary and secondary sources to inform and resolve criminological issues. P BSc (Hons)
Work individually and as part of a group to critically reflect upon key debates in Criminology and substantive crime and criminal justice related matters. P BSc (Hons)
To be able to apply these skills to an extended piece of work. P BSc (Hons)
Design and execute independent research using a variety of methods. P Ord
Produce, manage and analyse quantitative and qualitative data. P Ord
Locate, evaluate and apply appropriate criminological theories and concepts to inform both data production and analysis. P Ord
Identify, collect and apply relevant primary and secondary sources to inform and resolve criminological issues. P Ord
Work individually and as part of a group to critically reflect upon key debates in Criminology and substantive crime and criminal justice related matters. P Ord
Have demonstrated an ability to utilise library and electronic learning material in self-directed learning P DipHE
Be able to access learning materials from library and electronic resources P CertHE
Communicate ideas, principles and theories by oral, written and visual means. T BSc (Hons)
Formulate and solve problems, both individually and as part of a team. T BSc (Hons)
Work towards targets under pressure through discipline and careful organisation T BSc (Hons)
Use information technologies for a variety of generic and subject specific purposes. T BSc (Hons)
Apply and present basic statistical and numerical data in an appropriate way. T BSc (Hons)
Carry out a set of responsibilities in a work environment (for those who undertake a professional placement year only). T BSc (Hons)
To be able to apply these skills to an extended piece of work T BSc (Hons)
Communicate ideas, principles and theories by oral, written and visual means. T Ord
Formulate and solve problems, both individually and as part of a team. T Ord
Work towards targets under pressure through discipline and careful organisation T Ord
Use information technologies for a variety of generic and subject specific purposes. T Ord
Apply and present basic statistical and numerical data in an appropriate way. T Ord
Carry out a set of responsibilities in a work environment (for those who undertake a professional placement year only). T Ord
Be ready to develop professional working relationships T DipHE
Have attained a reasonable level of computer literacy and study skills T CertHE

Attributes Developed

C - Cognitive/analytical

K - Subject knowledge

T - Transferable skills

P - Professional/Practical skills

Programme structure

Full-time

This Bachelor's Degree (Honours) programme is studied full-time over three academic years, consisting of 360 credits (120 credits at FHEQ levels 4, 5 and 6). All modules are semester based and worth 15 credits with the exception of project, practice based and dissertation modules.
Possible exit awards include:
- Bachelor's Degree (Ordinary) (300 credits)
- Diploma of Higher Education (240 credits)
- Certificate of Higher Education (120 credits)

Full-time with PTY

This Bachelor's Degree (Honours) programme is studied full-time over four academic years, consisting of 480 credits (120 credits at FHEQ levels 4, 5, 6 and the optional professional training year). All modules are semester based and worth 15 credits with the exception of project, practice based and dissertation modules.
Possible exit awards include:
- Bachelor's Degree (Ordinary) (300 credits)
- Diploma of Higher Education (240 credits)
- Certificate of Higher Education (120 credits)

Programme Adjustments (if applicable)

N/A

Modules

Year 1 - FHEQ Level 4

Module code Module title Status Credits Semester
SOC1034 CRIME AND SOCIETY Compulsory 15 1
SOC1035 INTRODUCTION TO CRIMINAL JUSTICE SYSTEMS Compulsory 15 2
SOC1041 CONCEPTS OF CRIMINAL LAW Compulsory 15 2
SOC1042 FUNDAMENTALS OF FORENSIC SCIENCE FOR SOCIAL SCIENTISTS Compulsory 15 1
SOC1048 EXPLAINING CRIME AND DEVIANCE Compulsory 15 1
SOC1051 RESEARCHING THE SOCIAL WORLD: QUALITATIVE METHODS Compulsory 15 1
SOC1054 RESPONSES TO CRIME AND DEVIANCE Compulsory 15 2
SOC1050 MEASURING THE SOCIAL WORLD: QUANTITATIVE METHODS Compulsory 15 2

Module Selection for Year 1 - FHEQ Level 4

N/A

Year 2 - FHEQ Level 5

Module code Module title Status Credits Semester
SOC2043 POVERTY, WELFARE AND THE STATE Optional 15 1
SOC2051 INTERNET AND SOCIETY Optional 15 1
SOC2061 CRIME, COMMUNITY SAFETY AND CRIME PREVENTION Optional 15 1
SOC2063 CRIME, POWER AND JUSTICE Optional 15 2
SOC2066 CRIME AND TECHNOLOGY Optional 15 1
SOC2067 CRIME AND MEDIA Optional 15 2
SOC2073 PUNISHMENT AND SOCIETY Compulsory 15 2
SOC2074 PSYCHOLOGY OF CRIMINAL BEHAVIOUR Compulsory 15 1
SOC2076 USING RESEARCH FOR POLICY, PRACTICE AND IMPACT Optional 15 1
SOC2082 EXPLORING ENVIRONMENTAL CRIME Optional 15 2
SOC2093 ADVANCED QUANTITATIVE METHODS Compulsory 15 1
SOC2094 ADVANCED QUALITATIVE METHODS Compulsory 15 2
SOC2096 POLICING AND THE POLICE Optional 15 2
SOC2078 DRUGS AND SOCIETY Optional 15 1
SOC2097 WORK, EMPLOYMENT AND SOCIETY IN GLOBAL CONTEXT Optional 15 2

Module Selection for Year 2 - FHEQ Level 5

Students must choose 2 from the listed optional modules (2 per semester)

Year 3 - FHEQ Level 6

Module code Module title Status Credits Semester
SOC3028 DISSERTATION Compulsory 45 Year-long
SOC3040 SOCIOLOGY OF MENTAL HEALTH Optional 15 2
SOC3055 PRISONS AND PRISONERS Optional 15 1
SOC3057 YOUTH, CRIME AND CONTROL Optional 15 1
SOC3063 HATE CRIME Optional 15 1
SOC3068 CRIMINOLOGY OF PLEASURE Optional 15 1
SOC3075 CYBER CRIME AND CYBER SECURITY Optional 15 2
SOC3076 CORPORATE CRIME AND CORPORATE RESPONSIBILITY Optional 15 2
SOC3085 VICTIMS AND VICTIMOLOGY Optional 15 2
POL3066 CRITICAL TERRORISM STUDIES Optional 15 2
LAW3149 SENTENCING AND PENAL POLICY Optional 15 1

Module Selection for Year 3 - FHEQ Level 6

Students must select three optional modules in semester 1 and two optional modules in semester 2

Year 1 (with PTY) - FHEQ Level 4

Module code Module title Status Credits Semester
SOC1034 CRIME AND SOCIETY Compulsory 15 1
SOC1035 INTRODUCTION TO CRIMINAL JUSTICE SYSTEMS Compulsory 15 2
SOC1041 CONCEPTS OF CRIMINAL LAW Compulsory 15 2
SOC1042 FUNDAMENTALS OF FORENSIC SCIENCE FOR SOCIAL SCIENTISTS Compulsory 15 1
SOC1048 EXPLAINING CRIME AND DEVIANCE Compulsory 15 1
SOC1051 RESEARCHING THE SOCIAL WORLD: QUALITATIVE METHODS Compulsory 15 1
SOC1054 RESPONSES TO CRIME AND DEVIANCE Compulsory 15 2
SOC1050 MEASURING THE SOCIAL WORLD: QUANTITATIVE METHODS Compulsory 15 2

Module Selection for Year 1 (with PTY) - FHEQ Level 4

N/A

Year 2 (with PTY) - FHEQ Level 5

Module code Module title Status Credits Semester
SOC2043 POVERTY, WELFARE AND THE STATE Optional 15 1
SOC2051 INTERNET AND SOCIETY Optional 15 1
SOC2061 CRIME, COMMUNITY SAFETY AND CRIME PREVENTION Optional 15 1
SOC2063 CRIME, POWER AND JUSTICE Optional 15 2
SOC2066 CRIME AND TECHNOLOGY Optional 15 1
SOC2067 CRIME AND MEDIA Optional 15 2
SOC2073 PUNISHMENT AND SOCIETY Compulsory 15 2
SOC2074 PSYCHOLOGY OF CRIMINAL BEHAVIOUR Compulsory 15 1
SOC2076 USING RESEARCH FOR POLICY, PRACTICE AND IMPACT Optional 15 1
SOC2082 EXPLORING ENVIRONMENTAL CRIME Optional 15 2
SOC2093 ADVANCED QUANTITATIVE METHODS Compulsory 15 1
SOC2094 ADVANCED QUALITATIVE METHODS Compulsory 15 2
SOC2096 POLICING AND THE POLICE Optional 15 2
SOC2078 DRUGS AND SOCIETY Optional 15 1
SOC2097 WORK, EMPLOYMENT AND SOCIETY IN GLOBAL CONTEXT Optional 15 2

Module Selection for Year 2 (with PTY) - FHEQ Level 5

Students must choose 2 from the listed optional modules (2 per semester)

Year 3 (with PTY) - FHEQ Level 6

Module code Module title Status Credits Semester
SOC3028 DISSERTATION Compulsory 45 Year-long
SOC3040 SOCIOLOGY OF MENTAL HEALTH Optional 15 2
SOC3055 PRISONS AND PRISONERS Optional 15 1
SOC3057 YOUTH, CRIME AND CONTROL Optional 15 1
SOC3063 HATE CRIME Optional 15 1
SOC3068 CRIMINOLOGY OF PLEASURE Optional 15 1
SOC3075 CYBER CRIME AND CYBER SECURITY Optional 15 2
SOC3076 CORPORATE CRIME AND CORPORATE RESPONSIBILITY Optional 15 2
SOC3085 VICTIMS AND VICTIMOLOGY Optional 15 2
POL3066 CRITICAL TERRORISM STUDIES Optional 15 2
LAW3149 SENTENCING AND PENAL POLICY Optional 15 1

Module Selection for Year 3 (with PTY) - FHEQ Level 6

Students must select three optional modules in semester 1 and two optional modules in semester 2

Professional Training Year (PTY) - Professional Training Year

Module code Module title Status Credits Semester
SOCP012 PROFESSIONAL TRAINING YEAR MODULE (FULL-YEAR STUDY) Core 120 Year-long
SOCP011 PROFESSIONAL TRAINING YEAR MODULE (WORK-STUDY 50/50) Core 120 Year-long
SOCP010 PROFESSIONAL TRAINING YEAR MODULE (FULL-YEAR WORK) Core 120 Year-long

Opportunities for placements / work related learning / collaborative activity

Associate Tutor(s) / Guest Speakers / Visiting Academics Y
Professional Training Year (PTY) Y
Placement(s) (study or work that are not part of PTY) N
Clinical Placement(s) (that are not part of the PTY scheme) N
Study exchange (Level 5) Y
Dual degree N

Other information

Students may transfer from the BSc in Criminology to the BSc in Criminology and Sociology, the BSc in Sociology, or the BSc in Media, Culture and Society during semester 1 of FHEQ Level 4, subject to the approval of the relevant programme leader.

Quality assurance

The Regulations and Codes of Practice for taught programmes can be found at:

https://www.surrey.ac.uk/quality-enhancement-standards

Please note that the information detailed within this record is accurate at the time of publishing and may be subject to change. This record contains information for the most up to date version of the programme / module for the 2023/4 academic year.