Key takeaways
An understanding of what Criminology is.
An insight into what you will study on a Criminology course.
Some of the routes our students take after graduation.
Host: Dr Suzanne Young is an Associate Professor in Criminal Justice at the University of Leeds. She is the Programme Leader for the BA Criminal Justice and Criminology course in the School of Law and is the chair of the British Society of Criminology’s Learning and Teaching Network. Have you thought of studying criminology at university but don't know what to expect? In this session, Suzanne will discuss what you can expect from an undergraduate degree in Criminology, the skills and knowledge you will gain, and the different pathways graduates take. By the end of the session, you should have a good understanding of what Criminology entails and potentials careers after graduation. This class is great for any student who is interested in criminology!
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Safeguarding reminder:The safety of your child is of the utmost importance. All of our classes are pre-recorded to remove any concerns around live participation. For reruns of our past live classes, students' webcams and microphones were disabled and only the chat history, if participation was requested, is visible.
Suitable for:
This class is suitable for all ages, especially those interested in criminology!
Class requirements:
You will need a laptop or device with internet connection to watch the class, as well as a pen and notepad for taking notes.
What to expect:
- This class will take place online via a Zoom webinar.
- For live classes, please arrive promptly. Students' cameras and microphones are disabled by default.
- For on demand classes, students will be watching a recording of a previous live class.
- Once you have signed up, you will be taken to your dashboard where you can view details of the class, and re-watch it in the future.
- Students will be sent confirmation of the class to their email address if provided.