Social Policy and Criminology & Criminal Justice BA (Hons) at Bangor University

It is possible to study Social Policy as a joint honours degree with Criminology and Criminal Justice (50% Social Policy, 50% Criminology and Criminal Justice).

Social Policy is about the study of welfare in its widest sense. It studies the variety of ways in which welfare can be provided, paid for and regulated, and compares the different approaches nation states take to the welfare of their citizens and others.

Criminology examines theories and evidence relating to crime, criminals and victims, while Criminal Justice studies explore the various responses to crime, and victims, from informal to formal legislative measures of social control and crime prevention, and examine the way in which the criminal justice system works - from policing through to imprisonment.

Social Policy may also be undertaken through the medium of Welsh as a joint honours course with Cymdeithaseg (Sociology): BA Cymdeithaseg a Pholisi Cymdeithasol.

Why choose Bangor University for this course?

• We aim to provide a friendly and informal learning environment.

• The degree structure is flexible enough to offer a range of specialisms and a breadth of choice.
• The introductory year’s work is designed to build your confidence, whatever your background.
• We use a variety of learning approaches and, as well as the development of personal skills, we emphasise the development of practical skills in observation, interpretation, information processing and presentation, all of which will be valued by employers.

Careers and Employability

Through studying this subject you will gain a good background for careers in areas such as health service management, research, social housing and social and community work

Employability and Social Sciences degrees

Employers today need analytical and lateral thinkers who can play a part in almost any working environment. As a result, the breadth and flexibility of a social science degree makes it attractive to almost any employer. Our graduates have followed a wide range of career paths.

Criminology and Criminal Justice

There are a wide range of options open to students following graduation and these include careers in social work, the police force, the probation service, the prison service and the legal profession.

Social Policy

Social Policy graduates enter a wide range of occupations within the policy field including public housing, social work, local government administration and the voluntary sector.

Sociology

Sociology graduates enter a wide range of occupations including management, journalism, public relations, social work, personnel, teaching and research.

Social Work

Most newly qualified social workers will be employed in local authority social services departments. These are increasing opportunities within the independent sector. The demand for professionally qualified social workers is a very high and employment prospects are extremely good following graduation.