Criminology and Youth Studies (BSc Hons - Single)

Overview

Young people are constantly in the headlines and their behaviour and culture are often seen negatively in the public perception of crime, unemployment and social relationships: but at the same time youth style, music and media are among the key driving forces in contemporary cultural life and make an important contribution to the national economy. This joint programme is an interdisciplinary course that is designed to give insights into the development and direction of youth culture. It will provide an assessment of the issues relating to youth and crime which is illuminating rather than demonising. With both theoretical and applied elements, it combines the insights and methodologies of cultural studies; criminology, media studies, sociology and psychology to provide understanding of the key issues that make youth culture such an important issue in the contemporary world.

Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities

www.londonmet.ac.uk/depts/fass/

Course contents

Three levels, each of 120 credits.

Level 1 topics include:

• Introduction to Criminological Theory
• The Criminal Justice System
• Community Cohesion and Regeneration
• Youth in Context

Level 2 topics include:

• Youth and ‘Gang’ Culture
• Perspectives on Policing
• Globalisation and Youth
• Social Research Methods
• Crime and the Media

Level 3 topics include:

• Crime Control
• The Criminology of Pleasure
• Youth, Crime and Justice
• Youth and Popular Music
• Justice, Punishment and Society

Assessment

You are assessed via essays, seen and unseen examinations and a final dissertation.

Careers

Successful completion of this course offers improved career opportunities in youth work or areas of the Criminal Justice System. The programme is also excellent preparation for further research or study.

Student profiles

Applying and entry

Sept full-time: apply through UCAS
Sept part-time, Feb 2013 full/part-time: apply direct to the University - contact Admissions for an application form.

Entry requirements

In addition to the University's standard entry requirements, you should have GCSE English  at grade C or above, or Higher Diploma (or equivalent), plus at least 260 UCAS points.

Further information

Please contact the Admissions Office:
Tel: +44(0)20 7133 4202
Fax: +44(0)20 7133 2677
Email: admissions@londonmet.ac.uk
or for further academic questions, contact d.silverstone@londonmet.ac.uk