Study criminology
Engage with contemporary issues in society by exploring crime, justice, and societal impact through a focused criminology degree
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B Find criminology or policing course in Clearing
Explore our Clearing vacancies and find a course that’s right for you. It’s not too late to secure your place and start your journey with us this year.
Explore our range of undergraduate and postgraduate opportunities.
6 Learn through experience
Go beyond theory with hands-on opportunities, from crime scene investigations and immersive simulations in the 'Murder House' to working on real cases with the Â鶹´«Ã½ Cold Case Unit.
6 Taught by experts
Study with academics, criminologists and experienced practitioners, and benefit from strong links with police forces, legal professionals and justice organisations.
6 Explore real-world issues
Examine contemporary challenges such as crime, social justice and inequality, developing the knowledge and skills to understand and address complex social harm.
Working in the Crime Suite allows you to learn practically. We study motives and connect them to the crime and the physical evidence (eg, fingerprints, weapons and CCTV). Leaning about criminal justice inspires me to learn more about society and how relevant this field is to our everyday lives.
Laura, BSc (Hons) Criminology student
I couldn't think of a better place to have studied for my degree than Â鶹´«Ã½. The University itself is modern, well-equipped and diverse. The staff are all so helpful and encouraging and genuinely want to see you succeed.
Kayleigh - BSc (Hons) Criminology graduate
Drive change through criminology
Uncover criminology degrees that bring real-world issues to life, combining practical learning with a focus on the future of society and its needs.
Discover our foundation course
If you don’t currently meet the entry requirements, or would benefit from strengthening your academic skills, Our integrated foundation year gives you the opportunity to build your confidence and develop the essential skills needed for degree-level criminology study.
Build a career that supports and protects others
Our undergraduate professional policing degree is designed to develop your ability to protect the public, assist vulnerable individuals, and contribute meaningfully to society.
Postgraduate opportunities
Take your studies further gaining advanced skills and real-world insight through collaboration and expert teaching.
If you don’t see the course you’re looking for, you can also explore our
psychology ,
law or
international relations, politics and sociology degrees.
Prepare for real-world investigation
Train in facilities designed to bring your study of criminology to life. From simulated crime and court scenes to immersive investigative environments, you’ll learn using the tools and scenarios that reflect real-world practice.
Join the Â鶹´«Ã½ Cold Case Unit (PCCU) and work on real unsolved missing persons cases.
Â鶹´«Ã½ was one of the first universities to set up a criminology degree in the UK. The criminology we deliver is planned and designed with the intention of providing students with an interesting and innovative environment to learn in.
Â鶹´«Ã½â€™s diversity spans extreme wealth and significant poverty, making it an ideal place to explore issues such as urban and rural crime, antisocial behaviour, and economic inequality, with opportunities to see how crime, deviance and social harm are managed in practice."
Professor Zoë James
Professor of Criminology
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