Criminology and Law - BA (Hons)

University of Stirling

**Criminology studies crimes and their causes, effects, and social impact. Learn how to ‘think like a criminologist’ and apply Criminology to the context of modern life, social diversity and inequalities in society. Criminologists are interested in how activities are defined as criminal, explanations for crime and social reactions to crime.**We're ranked 1st in Scotland and Top 10 in the UK for Criminology (Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2026). Our Criminology courses explore fascinating questions surrounding the criminal justice system, the social contexts of crime, and the relationship between behaviour and punishment:* Why and how do people break the law?* How can the criminal justice system define this* How do we police, prosecute and punish people?Law underpins every area of society. Our BA Law degrees do full justice to exploring this diverse and fascinating subject. From Scottish law to international human rights, from family law to environmental law, we cover the full range.If you want to qualify as a solicitor in Scotland, you will need to study our LLB (Hons) Law. But this course is ideal for a broader academic experience. We look at law in a wider social and economic context.### **What you’ll study**From day one, you’ll develop key legal skills. You’ll learn how to interpret legislation, use case law, and analyse legal problems. You'll gain the confidence to to analyse complex issues and communicate clear, well‑reasoned arguments.You’ll study:* Public Law and Human Rights* Criminal Law* Family Law* Business Law* how the criminal justice system works* the impacts of crime and the role of criminologists.

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