Cardiff University, BSc (Econ) (Hons), Criminology and Education

This joint Honours degree programme enables the student to combine the study of the two subjects; this degree is equal in status to a single Honours degree, although the time spent on each subject is effectively halved; the criminology course offers the student a broad introduction to criminology leading to progressively greater specialisation; it enables the student to build up a range of skills and knowledge whilst simultaneously developing a critical appreciation of the processes of criminological research, criminological debates and the operation of the criminal justice system; the education course explores human development, educational psychology, education as a social process and government policy; it puts an emphasis on three perspectives: firstly, the psychological and social development of children from their birth through into their adolescence and later adult life; secondly, a study of national and international policy developments in education as they affect educational institutions, economic performance and social justice; thirdly, practical issues related to teaching, learning and the organisation and management of schools, colleges and education in the wider community.