The world of criminology and criminal law covers criminality from a range of angles and contexts. However, not all courses will use the same case studies or focus on the same topics. Some of the most common areas you can expect to cover include:
Crime and its causes: Learn about crime theories and the reasons why people commit crimes
Theories of victimisation: Understand more about why certain groups or individuals become victims
Policing & investigations: How police investigations work for different areas of criminal law
Prosecution & trials: The processes involved in the criminal justice system
Sentencing: Explore case studies, policies and precedents to understand how sentencing is applied.