Bachelor of Arts [B.A] [Criminology] From Durham University

In essence in taking the Criminology course offered by Durham University you will be able to confidently analyse complex criminological questions and present them in a highly academic and scholarly fashion.Ê

Lectures provide key information on the key conceptual tools, methodologies, research and scholarship in the subject area. They also expose students to the skills of research synthesis and note taking.

Seminars are intended as guided, small group discussions of the subject area. They rely on independent study outside the programmeÕs formal contact hours to be effective. They provide key learning scaffolding opportunities for studentsÕ development of skills of conceptualisation and contextualisation, which are key for these programmes. Students also develop public speaking skills and research synthesis abilities.

Research based workshops allow the students to gain hands-on experience of research in the subject area and to develop practical skills in the method of social research in the context of small group discussion and team working. They are also useful for developing team working skill and information gathering and analysis skills.