This Criminology with Year Abroad BA course provides you with the opportunity to think more broadly and critically beyond the confines of ‘crime’ that criminology traditionally offers. Criminology as a discipline helps us to make sense of crime and related issues of punishment and victimisation. A unique aspect of the University of Birmingham’s Criminology Degree programme is the focus given on social harm to the study of crime. Criminology at the University of Birmingham is about understanding the social implications of crime and its impact on local and global communities. As a Birmingham student you are part of academic elite and will learn from world-leading experts. From the outset you will be encouraged to become an independent and self-motivated learner. We want you to be challenged and will encourage you to think for yourself. We are recognised for our commitment to supporting you throughout your studies and beyond. This has been possible with a multi-million-pound investment into ours student employability services and national award-winning internships and placements both in the UK and overseas. Our Careers Network works with a range of partners to ensure that professional and skilled roles are advertised to our students and graduates, with links to the world’s top graduate recruiters. We host over 200 major events each year, which include industry specific careers fairs and individual employer presentations. You can also take part in our skills series programme, giving you the opportunity to enhance your skills through workshops with key employers. We have the unique Personal Skills Award, which is the University of Birmingham’s recognised employability programme for undergraduate students.