Criminology courses

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Criminology courses

Our criminology courses include single awards in criminology and professional policing, and joint awards with sociology, psychology and law. Our teaching has won awards from the British Society of Criminology – and we combine it with regular work experience, preparing you for employment or helping you take an existing career to the next level. You'll explore contemporary theories about offending behaviour and the responses of the criminal justice sector, and have the chance to specialise in a range of disciplines, including policing, youth justice and violent crime.

Why choose us?

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Teaching

We are Gold rated in the Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF) for the outstanding quality of our teaching and student outcomes

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Accommodation

We guarantee to find you an affordable place to live that’s close to campus and comes with all bills included

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Employment

95% of our UK graduates are in work or further study 15 months after graduating (2021/22 Graduate Outcomes Survey)

Courses are taught by the Sheffield Institute of Law and Justice, which maintains strong links to local, regional and national agencies in the criminal justice sector. It is also home to the Helena Kennedy Centre for International Justice.