History and Criminology - BA (Hons)

Study History from the sixteenth century to modern day while exploring key aspects of crime and criminal justice from offending to rehabilitation Youll explore the combination of the theory policy and practice of criminal justice and criminology Criminologists seek to understand the nature and impact of behaviour labelled as criminal A key focus of our programme is the relationship between criminological theory and knowledge to realworld criminal justice policy and practice You will combine this with studying history against the rich historical background of Derby and Derbyshire an important centre for trade religious expression industry and enlightenment thought Our History courses explore these key ideas and themes both within our region and across the globeKEY FEATURES OF THE COURSE1 Combining two subjects boosts your employability and gives you the opportunity to develop knowledge and expertise in two subject areas making you a more versatile graduate2 You will enjoy the opportunity to debate major philosophical ideas such as retribution rehabilitation and punishment and apply them to the real world Does prison work Is rehabilitation effective How do the justice and penal systems in other countries compare with our own 3 Benefit from Derby and Derbyshires rich historical and cultural heritage as the backdrop to your studies 4 Take modules underpinned by research and our strong relationships with police probation services prisons and other criminal justice agencies cultural organisations museums and World Heritage sites 5 Develop your understanding of how the local regional national and international interconnect in the fields of Criminology and History to gain a global perspective HOW YOULL LEARNFor Criminology modules you will learn through lectures tutorials group work and independent learning For History modules youll learn through a mix of lectures seminars workshops tutorials study visits and cocurricular learning YOUR CAREEROur Criminology graduates go onto a range of roles in areas such as the Crown Prosecution Service courts probation and prison services the police youth offending teams and other law enforcement roles As Criminology is such a diverse subject it also opens opportunities for roles in other areas such as social research academia public sector management or third sector roles such as victim services Due to the transferable nature of the skills youll learn studying History such as verbal and written communication critical analysis independent thought and problem solving youll be suitably positioned for a range of roles upon graduating In recent years our own graduates have entered a variety of careers including Teaching Libraries Museums and archives Retail and commercial management Human resources Marketing STUDY OPTIONS On the Joint Honours programme there are different pathways of study available You can often study both subjects equally or choose to major in a subject Please view the course page on our website for more information on pathways