picking a uni for criminology

hey!! i’m currently in year 13 & have received 5/5 offers, but i don’t really have a plan of what career i would do with my degree & just chose it out of passion for the subject.

i’m really passionate about helping victims of crime & working towards a world where crimes are reported differently in the media to prevent crime rather than sensationalising it. i’m hoping to go to a uni with a course that captures my passion.

my predicted grades are ABB & i’ve applied to loughborough, surrey, essex, royal holloway & oxford brookes

thank you!!

Reply 1

Scotland Yard

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by ellaneeds

You sound like you have a good heart, I hope you manage to follow your passion :smile:

You can google the courses and see what info shows up online, but the best thing you can do is go to the offer holder days with some prepared questions to help you decide which university will be the best one for your future ambitions!

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CCCU Official

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As mentioned above, research the courses and, if possible, attend the offer holder days. This will give you the opportunity to learn more about the course content and the career paths it may lead to :smile:

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Royal Holloway, University of London

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by ellaneeds

hey!! i’m currently in year 13 & have received 5/5 offers, but i don’t really have a plan of what career i would do with my degree & just chose it out of passion for the subject.
i’m really passionate about helping victims of crime & working towards a world where crimes are reported differently in the media to prevent crime rather than sensationalising it. i’m hoping to go to a uni with a course that captures my passion.
my predicted grades are ABB & i’ve applied to loughborough, surrey, essex, royal holloway & oxford brookes
thank you!!

Hi @ellaneeds

That’s great to hear, congrats on your offers! 🎉

If you’re looking into Criminology at Royal Holloway, it’s a fantastic choice for anyone passionate about understanding crime, justice, and society which sounds like a perfect fit for your interests. The course explores everything from criminal behaviour and policing to human rights and social policy, helping you develop a broad and valuable skill set.

Even if you’re not completely sure about your career path yet, Criminology can lead to opportunities in law enforcement, social research, policy, the charity sector, or further study. Starting with a subject you love is always a strong foundation.

You might also want to attend one of our applicant events to find out more, as they’re a great way to explore the course in depth, meet current students and staff, and get a real feel for life at Royal Holloway. You can find out more here.

Hope this helps. Let me know if you have any other questions 😊

Best wishes,
Royal Holloway, University of London Official Rep

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OxfordBrookesRep

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by ellaneeds

hey!! i’m currently in year 13 & have received 5/5 offers, but i don’t really have a plan of what career i would do with my degree & just chose it out of passion for the subject.
i’m really passionate about helping victims of crime & working towards a world where crimes are reported differently in the media to prevent crime rather than sensationalising it. i’m hoping to go to a uni with a course that captures my passion.
my predicted grades are ABB & i’ve applied to loughborough, surrey, essex, royal holloway & oxford brookes
thank you!!

Hello 👋
I hope you are well.
It is great to hear that you have applied to study on the BSc Criminology course at Oxford Brookes University! Congratulations on your offer🎉🎉🎉
While many criminology courses are taught from a criminal justice angle, we’re a bit different at Oxford Brookes. You’ll study the subject from a much broader, interdisciplinary perspective. You’ll look at the social causes of crime. You’ll consider how race, gender and class overlap and define our perceptions. Most importantly, you’ll learn to challenge common misconceptions that can cause inequality in the criminal justice system. You could work with an NGO on placement, helping to support disadvantaged children to make positive decisions and avoid crime. Maybe you’ll choose our Green Criminology module and work towards a career in environmental justice. Perhaps you want to join the Police? Whatever path you want to take, we’ll help you get there.

Invitations to our Offer Holder Day on the 21st March will be going out soon via email. This is also a great opportunity to get a feel of the course and speak to current students/ academic staff to help make your decision on whether Oxford Brookes is the perfect choice for you!

If you have any further questions, please do not hesitate to contact the admissions team by email: [email protected] or telephone: 01865 535000
We look forward to hopefully seeing you on campus in the future!

(edited 1 month ago)

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EssexOfficialRep

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by ellaneeds

hey!! i’m currently in year 13 & have received 5/5 offers, but i don’t really have a plan of what career i would do with my degree & just chose it out of passion for the subject.
i’m really passionate about helping victims of crime & working towards a world where crimes are reported differently in the media to prevent crime rather than sensationalising it. i’m hoping to go to a uni with a course that captures my passion.
my predicted grades are ABB & i’ve applied to loughborough, surrey, essex, royal holloway & oxford brookes
thank you!!

Hi @ellaneeds 😊

It is great to hear that you have applied to Essex! 💜

I think it is amazing you are passionate about helping victims and interested in media portrayals of crime. Our course Journalism and Criminology really captures both of your passions, combining the study of crime and contemporary society with practical journalism training. You will explore questions around crime, media representation, and public access to information, while developing the skills needed to research, analyze, and report stories from a social perspective.

The course covers a wide range of topics, from globalization and terrorism to digital culture and crime, alongside hands-on experience in radio, television, and online journalism. You can tailor your degree by choosing modules that match your interests, including areas such as law and society, international journalism, and media production.

You can gain experience in our purpose-built newsroom with access to television, radio studios, and computer software that allows journalists to create and edit content across all media and platforms quickly and professionally. The University's Media Centre is equipped with state-of-the-art studios, cameras, audio and lighting equipment, and an industry-standard editing suite. 🎥

I have attached our course here: https://www.essex.ac.uk/courses/UG01089/1/BA-Journalism-and-Criminology

Next steps would be to join us at our Open Day: https://www.essex.ac.uk/visit-us/open-days

If you have any more questions about Essex, please let me know! Good luck with your studies and hopefully see you soon 😊

From EssexOfficialRep💫

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