This introductory module equips students with the academic skills needed for university success. Students learn academic writing, research techniques, critical reading, referencing, and analytical thinking while becoming familiar with criminological literature. These foundational skills prepare learners for independent online study and future research throughout the programme.

Students explore the foundations of criminology by examining what crime is, why people offend, and how societies define criminal behaviour. The module introduces classical and contemporary criminological theories, crime statistics, media representations of crime, and the historical development of criminal justice systems, providing the core knowledge required for advanced study.

This module examines the evolution of policing from historical models to modern law enforcement practices. Students analyse police powers, ethics, accountability, legislation, investigative procedures, and the relationship between policing, human rights, and community trust. Caribbean students gain valuable insights into policing challenges relevant to their own societies.

Understanding criminal behaviour requires an appreciation of human psychology. This module explores cognitive, behavioural, developmental, and social psychological theories that explain offending behaviour. Students examine mental health, personality, trauma, and environmental influences while learning how psychological research contributes to crime prevention and rehabilitation strategies.

Crime has significant economic consequences for governments, businesses, and communities. Students investigate how poverty, unemployment, inequality, incentives, and public policy influence criminal activity. The module also evaluates the financial costs of crime, policing, imprisonment, and crime prevention initiatives, helping students understand the wider economic dimensions of criminal justice.

Rather than focusing solely on offenders, this module examines crime from the perspective of victims. Students explore patterns of victimisation, victim rights, trauma, support services, restorative justice, and policy development. Particular attention is given to vulnerable populations and how criminal justice systems can better protect victims while promoting recovery and justice.

Students examine terrorism from historical, political, religious, ideological, and social perspectives. The module explores radicalisation processes, counter-terrorism policies, national security strategies, and international cooperation. Students critically analyse how governments balance public safety with civil liberties in responding to extremist threats.

This module investigates criminal organisations that operate across international borders. Students study drug trafficking, cybercrime, human trafficking, money laundering, smuggling, corruption, and organised criminal networks. They also examine international law enforcement cooperation and strategies used to combat global criminal enterprises affecting both developed and developing countries.

Green Criminology introduces students to environmental crime and justice. Topics include illegal wildlife trade, pollution, deforestation, climate-related offences, environmental regulation, and corporate environmental crime. Students evaluate how governments, businesses, and international organisations address environmental harm and promote sustainable justice

The final research project allows students to investigate a criminology topic of personal or professional interest under academic supervision. Students design and conduct independent research, collect and analyse evidence, and produce a substantial dissertation demonstrating their ability to apply criminological theory, research methods, and critical analysis to real-world issues. This capstone module showcases the knowledge and skills developed throughout the degree.