A BA in Social Policy, Crime and Criminal Justice will give you a broad introduction to a range of social sciences as well as an understanding of the development of the criminal justice system and the welfare state. A fundamental part of the degree is the work placement, offering you a chance to learn from professionals in a crime or criminal justice field. This degree is ideal if you're interested in how crime is defined and how governments can deal with it, as well as how policies on crime and criminal justice relate to other areas of social policy. Graduates are well equipped for careers in the police service, probation, the voluntary sector and agencies dealing with youth offending and other forms of crime.

A high proportion of our graduates are employed within six months. The nature of our degree means you can pursue career-related interests throughout your study and the work-based placement is a useful opportunity to demonstrate your knowledge and skills to future employers. Career opportunities Typical career paths in crime and criminal justice systems include: police solicitor or barrister (via Law conversion courses) probation officer prison service courts service government departments and agencies youth offending teams.