Bachelor of Arts in Criminology

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Our Bachelor of Arts in Criminology programme combines both theoretical understanding of crime with practical application of knowledge. You will explore various areas of the criminal justice system including policing, investigations, courts, prison and rehabilitation. You will delve into the contemporary issues and challenges around why people commit crimes and how we can respond to it. By studying this course, you will gain an understanding of criminality and the institutions of criminal justice within their social, economic, and political context. Your knowledge gained from this programme will prepare you for a career in policing, investigations, criminal justice, and other related fields

The course is delivered by world-leading experts. We place great emphasis on research-led teaching, meaning that you will be learning about the very issues our experts are researching. We also have excellent links to criminal justice practitioners, allowing you to gain real insight into how criminological knowledge is applied in a variety of sectors.

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  • KCSE mean grade C+ (plus) OR any other equivalent qualification approved by the university senate.
  • For actual subject and work experience requirements please contact the enrollment office.
Duration & Structure Of The Programme
  • 4 years for Government Sponsored Students
  • 3 years for Self Sponsored Students
Mode of Delivery of The Programme/Course
  • The course is available in face-to-face and blended learning on fulltime basis
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Government Sponsored Students (GSS)
SEMESTER I SEMESTER II
  • KCAU 001: HEALTH AWARENESS AND LIFE SKILLS
  • BCJ 100: INTRODUCTION TO PSYCHOLOGY
  • BCJ 104: INTRODUCTION TO PSYCHOPATHOLOGY
  • BCJ 102: JUVENILE JUSTICE
  • BCJ 103: INTRODUCTION TO CRIMINOLOGY
  • BCJ 101: INTRODUCTION TO CRIMINAL JUSTICE
  • KCAU 002: COMMUNICATION SKILLS
  • KCAU 003: INFORMATION LITERACY
  • BCJ 108 :PERSONALITY THEORIES
  • BCJ 107: CRIMINAL PROCEDURE
  • BCJ 105: HUMAN BEHAVIOUR AND CRIMINALITY
  • KCAU 004: COMPUTER LITERACY
  • BCJ 106: CRIMINAL LAW
  • FCU 001 : LEADERSHIP AND TEAM BUILDING
Self Sponsored Students (SSS)
Trimester I Trimester II Trimester III
  • KCAU 001: HEALTH AWARENESS AND LIFE SKILLS
  • BCJ 100: INTRODUCTION TO PSYCHOLOGY
  • BCJ 104: INTRODUCTION TO PSYCHOPATHOLOGY
  • BCJ 102: JUVENILE JUSTICE
  • BCJ 103: INTRODUCTION TO CRIMINOLOGY
  • BCJ 101: INTRODUCTION TO CRIMINAL JUSTICE
  • KCAU 002: COMMUNICATION SKILLS
  • KCAU 003: INFORMATION LITERACY
  • BCJ 108: PERSONALITY THEORIES
  • BCJ 107: CRIMINAL PROCEDURE
  • BCJ 105: HUMAN BEHAVIOUR AND CRIMINALITY
  • KCAU 004:COMPUTER LITERACY
  • BCJ 106: CRIMINAL LAW
  • FCU 001: LEADERSHIP AND TEAM BUILDING
  • KCAU 005: ENTREPRENEURSHIP
  • FCU 004: HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
  • BCJ 205: HUMAN RIGHTS AND ADVOCACY
  • BCJ 203 :SUBSTANCE USE AND CRIMINALITY
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Government Sponsored Students (GSS)
SEMESTER I SEMESTER II
  • KCAU 005: ENTREPRENEURSHIP
  • FCU 004: HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
  • BCJ 205: HUMAN RIGHTS AND ADVOCACY
  • BCJ 203: SUBSTANCE USE AND CRIMINALITY
  • BCJ 202: ETHICS IN CRIMINAL JUSTICE
  • BCJ 204: ANTHROPOLOGY OF VIOLENCE AND CRIME
  • BCJ 201: GENDER, CRIME AND JUSTICE
  • BCJ 301: CRIMINAL INVESTIGATION
  • BCJ 210: FORENSIC SCIENCE
  • BCJ 208: CRIME AND PUBLIC POLICY
  • BCJ 207: COMMUNITY AND SOCIAL JUSTICE
  • KCAU 006: CULTURE FOR SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT
  • FCU 002: INTRODUCTION TO SOCIOLOGY
  • BCJ 206: SOCIAL PSYCHOLOGY
Self Sponsored Students (SSS)
Trimester I Trimester II Trimester III
  • BCJ 202: ETHICS IN CRIMINAL JUSTICE
  • BCJ 204: ANTHROPOLOGY OF VIOLENCE AND CRIME
  • BCJ 201: GENDER, CRIME AND JUSTICE
  • BCJ 301: CRIMINAL INVESTIGATION
  • BCJ 210: FORENSIC SCIENCE
  • BCJ 208: CRIME AND PUBLIC POLICY
  • BCJ 207: COMMUNITY AND SOCIAL JUSTICE
  • KCAU 006: CULTURE FOR SUSTAINABLEDEVELOPMENT
  • FCU 002: INTRODUCTION TO SOCIOLOGY
  • BCJ 206: SOCIAL PSYCHOLOGY
  • FCU 003: INTRODUCTION TO PHILOSOPHY
  • BCJ 212: INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY AND CRIME
  • BCJ 303: COMPARATIVE CRIMINAL AND JUSTICE SYSTEM
  • BCJ 306: JUVENILE DELINQUENCY
  • BCJ 304: TERRORISM AND INTERNATIONAL SECURITY
  • BCJ 303: CONTEMPORARY CRIMES
  • BCJ 305: PSYCHOLOGICAL STATISTICS
  • BCJ 308: CRIMINAL EVIDENCE
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Government Sponsored Students (GSS)
SEMESTER I SEMESTER II
  • FCU 003: INTRODUCTION TO PHILOSOPHY
  • BCJ 212: INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY AND CRIME
  • BCJ 303: COMPARATIVE CRIMINAL AND JUSTICE SYSTEM
  • BCJ 306: JUVENILE DELINQUENCY
  • BCJ 304: TERRORISM AND INTERNATIONAL SECURITY
  • BCJ 303: CONTEMPORARY CRIMES
  • BCJ 305: PSYCHOLOGICAL STATISTICS
  • BCJ 308: CRIMINAL EVIDENCE
  • BCJ 309: ENVIRONMENTAL CRIME
  • BCJ 312: PSYCHOLOGY AND CRIME
  • BCJ 311: SOCIAL STATISTICS
  • BCJ 310: DIVERSITY AND CRIMINAL JUSTICE
  • BCJ 314: FIELD PRACTICUM AND SUPERVISION (TWO UNITS)
Self Sponsored Students (SSS)
Trimester I Trimester II Trimester III
  • BCJ 312: PSYCHOLOGY AND CRIME
  • BCJ 311: SOCIAL STATISTICS
  • BCJ 310: DIVERSITY AND CRIMINAL JUSTICE
  • BCJ 401: COMMUNITY POLICING
  • BCJ 402: CORRECTIONAL SYSTEMS AND COUNSELLING
  • BCJ 309: ENVIRONMENTAL CRIME
  • BCJ 314: FIELD PRACTICUM AND SUPERVISION (TWO UNITS)
  • BCJ 403: ORGANIZED CRIME
  • BCJ 404: VICTIMOLOGY
  • BCJ 405: DOMESTIC VIOLENCE
  • BCJ 406: CRIME MAPPING
  • BCJ 310: RESEARCH METHODS IN CRIMINAL JUSTICE
  • BCJ 4034: RESTORATIVE JUSTICE
  • BCJ 408: CRIME AND MEDIA
  • BCJ 412: YOUTH, CRIME AND DEVIANCE
  • BCJ 409: INTELLIGENCE GATHERING AND MANAGEMENT
  • BCJ 410: INTERNATIONAL CRIMINAL LAW
  • BCJ 4124: CRIME SCENE MANAGEMENT
  • BCJ 411: RESEARCH PROJECT
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Government Sponsored Students (GSS)
SEMESTER I SEMESTER II
  • BCJ 401: COMMUNITY POLICING
  • BCJ 402: CORRECTIONAL SYSTEMS AND COUNSELLING
  • BCJ 403: ORGANIZED CRIME
  • BCJ 404: VICTIMOLOGY
  • BCJ 405: DOMESTIC VIOLENCE
  • BCJ 406: CRIME MAPPING
  • BCJ 310: RESEARCH METHODS IN CRIMINAL JUSTICE
  • BCJ 4034: RESTORATIVE JUSTICE
  • BCJ 408: CRIME AND MEDIA
  • BCJ 412: YOUTH, CRIME AND DEVIANCE
  • BCJ 409: INTELLIGENCE GATHERING AND MANAGEMENT
  • BCJ 410: INTERNATIONAL CRIMINAL LAW
  • BCJ 4124: CRIME SCENE MANAGEMENT
  • BCJ 411: RESEARCH PROJECT
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    Intake Periods
  • January
  • May
  • September
    Modes of Study
  • Full Time
  • Part Time
  • Weekend
Course Overview

Our Bachelor of Arts in Criminology programme combines both theoretical understanding of crime with practical application of knowledge. You will explore various areas of the criminal justice system including policing, investigations, courts, prison and rehabilitation. You will delve into the contemporary issues and challenges around why people commit crimes and how we can respond to it. By studying this course, you will gain an understanding of criminality and the institutions of criminal justice within their social, economic, and political context. Your knowledge gained from this programme will prepare you for a career in policing, investigations, criminal justice, and other related fields

The course is delivered by world-leading experts. We place great emphasis on research-led teaching, meaning that you will be learning about the very issues our experts are researching. We also have excellent links to criminal justice practitioners, allowing you to gain real insight into how criminological knowledge is applied in a variety of sectors.

Entry Qualifications

  • KCSE mean grade C+ (plus) OR any other equivalent qualification approved by the university senate.
  • For actual subject and work experience requirements please contact the enrollment office.
Duration & Structure Of The Programme
  • 4 years for Government Sponsored Students
  • 3 years for Self Sponsored Students
Mode of Delivery of The Programme/Course
  • The course is available in face-to-face and blended learning on fulltime basis

Curriculum Road Map
Year (1)
Year (2)
Year (3)
Year (4)
Government Sponsored Students (GSS)
SEMESTER I SEMESTER II
  • KCAU 001: HEALTH AWARENESS AND LIFE SKILLS
  • BCJ 100: INTRODUCTION TO PSYCHOLOGY
  • BCJ 104: INTRODUCTION TO PSYCHOPATHOLOGY
  • BCJ 102: JUVENILE JUSTICE
  • BCJ 103: INTRODUCTION TO CRIMINOLOGY
  • BCJ 101: INTRODUCTION TO CRIMINAL JUSTICE
  • KCAU 002: COMMUNICATION SKILLS
  • KCAU 003: INFORMATION LITERACY
  • BCJ 108 :PERSONALITY THEORIES
  • BCJ 107: CRIMINAL PROCEDURE
  • BCJ 105: HUMAN BEHAVIOUR AND CRIMINALITY
  • KCAU 004: COMPUTER LITERACY
  • BCJ 106: CRIMINAL LAW
  • FCU 001 : LEADERSHIP AND TEAM BUILDING
Self Sponsored Students (SSS)
Trimester I Trimester II Trimester III
  • KCAU 001: HEALTH AWARENESS AND LIFE SKILLS
  • BCJ 100: INTRODUCTION TO PSYCHOLOGY
  • BCJ 104: INTRODUCTION TO PSYCHOPATHOLOGY
  • BCJ 102: JUVENILE JUSTICE
  • BCJ 103: INTRODUCTION TO CRIMINOLOGY
  • BCJ 101: INTRODUCTION TO CRIMINAL JUSTICE
  • KCAU 002: COMMUNICATION SKILLS
  • KCAU 003: INFORMATION LITERACY
  • BCJ 108: PERSONALITY THEORIES
  • BCJ 107: CRIMINAL PROCEDURE
  • BCJ 105: HUMAN BEHAVIOUR AND CRIMINALITY
  • KCAU 004:COMPUTER LITERACY
  • BCJ 106: CRIMINAL LAW
  • FCU 001: LEADERSHIP AND TEAM BUILDING
  • KCAU 005: ENTREPRENEURSHIP
  • FCU 004: HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
  • BCJ 205: HUMAN RIGHTS AND ADVOCACY
  • BCJ 203 :SUBSTANCE USE AND CRIMINALITY