Bachelor of Arts in Criminology

    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 I
Year II
Year III
Year IV
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