Criminology and Criminal Justice

Discover why crime happens, how justice is delivered and what role you can play in challenging the system. Bringing together theory and real-world experience, the BSc in Criminology and Criminal Justice provides a comprehensive understanding of crime and justice, while developing practical skills needed to engage with the criminal justice system.

• Tailor your learning: You’ll gain the knowledge, skills and experience to explore the big questions around crime and justice, while tailoring your degree to your interests.

• Gain career-ready skills: You’ll graduate with strong analytical, research, and legal skills – ready for a wide range of career paths in the UK and beyond.

• Engage in interdisciplinary learning: You'll be taught by experts in law, sociology, and community studies.

• Explore crime in a global context: How it links to inequality, migration, human rights, international trade, and state violence. You'll connect local and international perspectives on crime.

• Study real-world case studies: Learn about the criminal justice system with insights from practitioners and people with lived experience of the system.

• Examine the link between crime and culture: How media and culture shape our ideas about law, justice, and social order.

• Develop your research skills: Learn how to investigate criminological questions and apply your findings to real-world challenges.

• Gain practical experience: You’ll be provided with opportunities for work placements, projects, and engagement with professionals.