It is inherently multi -disciplinary in origin drawing on theory and methods from such disciplines as sociology, law, psychology, social policy, history and philosophy. Criminologists study a wide variety of phenomena associated with crime. For example, a major concern of criminologists is the criminal justice system. This includes all the institutions responsible for the management of crime in society, such as the police, the courts, the judiciary and the prisons. Criminologists are also interested in broader questions concerning crime and society.
Criminologists are sometimes interested in studying particular forms of criminal activity.
Examples include white collar crime, sexual crime, stalking, domestic violence and crimes committed by the mentally ill. The joint degree in criminology at Coventry provides a comprehensive coverage of these and other key issues in the discipline. In addition, students will also take modules in research methods which culminate, in the final year, in the independent research project. This programme allows you to study a core of psychology modules that lead to Graduate Basis for Registration with the British Psychological Society. This enables you to pursue postgraduate professional qualifications leading to Chartered Psychologist status.