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Criminology
Explore how society understands, prevents and responds to crime, with a strong focus on justice, safety and the realities of the criminal justice system.
Whether your interests lie in youth justice, policing, law, rehabilitation or community development, our subject area offers a range of pathways that help you think critically, communicate with clarity and engage with the challenges that shape our communities.
Criminology Courses
Criminology BA (Hons)
- Start date:
- Various
- UCAS Code:
- L311
- Study Mode:
- Full-time
- Length:
- 3 years
Criminology with Law BA (Hons)
- Start date:
- Various
- UCAS Code:
- L320
- Study Mode:
- Full-time
- Length:
- 3 years
Criminology with Policing BA (Hons)
- Start date:
- Various
- UCAS Code:
- L330
- Study Mode:
- Full-time
- Length:
- 3 years
Criminology (with Foundation Year) BA (Hons)
- Start date:
- Various
- UCAS Code:
- L313
- Study Mode:
- Full-time
- Length:
- 4 years
Criminology with Law (with Foundation Year) BA (Hons)
- Start date:
- Various
- UCAS Code:
- L32F
- Study Mode:
- Full-time
- Length:
- 4 years
Criminology with Policing (with Foundation Year) BA (Hons)
- Start date:
- Various
- UCAS Code:
- L33F
- Study Mode:
- Full-time
- Length:
- 4 years
Criminology & Social Justice MA
- Start date:
- Various
- Study Mode:
- Full-time
- Length:
- 1 years
Tailored Criminology Pathway Options
Students begin with a shared Criminology core, then choose to specialise in Law or Policing from Year 2 based on their interests and career goals.
Immersive Criminal Justice Simulations
Students take part in simulations, site visits and consultations that offer real-world insight into criminal justice and victim support professions.
Critical Criminology and Justice
The course explores inequality, cybercrime and institutional accountability, empowering students to examine social harms and justice-related issues.
Expert-Led, Career-Focused Teaching
Experienced academics and practitioners help students connect theory with practice and prepare for careers in justice, law or policy.
Meet our team
Professor Benedict Chigara
- Role:
- Head of Law & Criminology
- Department:
- Criminology, Law, Professional Policing, Research Degree Supervisor (Director of Studies), Working with Children, Young People and Families
Jack Whalley
- Role:
- Senior Lecturer in Criminology; Interim Programme Leader for Postgraduate Criminology
- Department:
- Criminology
Dr Tiffany Cater
- Role:
- Lecturer in Criminology
- Department:
- Criminology, Research Degree Advisor
Tammia O’Callaghan
- Role:
- Lecturer in Criminology
- Department:
- Criminology
Flexible and focused learning. Choose from undergraduate and postgraduate degrees, including themed routes such as Criminology with Law and Criminology with Policing. Flexible options support work, family and/or voluntary commitments, allowing you to progress at a pace that suits your goals.
Supportive and empowering learning. Learn from research-active staff with professional experience in policing, probation, youth justice and victim support. Small-group teaching and close tutor support create an environment where you can grow academically, personally and professionally.
Study in a way that suits you. Experience the vibrant community of our campus, enriched by guest lectures and visits to criminal justice settings, or take advantage of blended and online learning for greater flexibility.
