Criminology degrees

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The University of Law

12 criminology courses LONDON
WUSCA ranking: 91th
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I don't like the uni location. It's too far from the city and there's no much to do. However, nothing can be done to change that. I would like that there is more opportunities for international students to visit the UK.

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Criminology - BA (Hons)
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Year 1
  • Contemporary Criminology
  • Criminal Justice in Modern Britain
  • Drugs in the Criminal Justice System
  • Foundations of Criminology
  • Media Crime and Control
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Criminology with Foundation Year - BA (Hons)
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Year 1
  • Contemporary Criminology
  • Criminal Justice in Modern Britain
  • Drugs in the Criminal Justice System
  • Foundations of Criminology
  • Media Crime and Control
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Swansea University

17 criminology courses WALES
Subject ranking: 27th
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I don't really engage with the SU or Student support so can't judge them effectively. Parts of Singleton campus look run down, but Bay campus is brand new and looks great. Swansea has a great student life and its location gives you loads to do, like explore the gower and spend time on the beach when the weather permits.

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Criminology and Sociology with a Year in Industry
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Year 1
  • An Introduction to the Criminal Justice System
  • Employability and Personal Development
  • Foundations in Social Science Research
  • Individuals and Society
  • Law, Criminal Justice and Human Rights
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Criminology and Sociology
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Year 1
  • An Introduction to the Criminal Justice System
  • Employability and Personal Development
  • Foundations in Social Science Research
  • Individuals and Society
  • Law, Criminal Justice and Human Rights
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Bangor University

6 criminology courses WALES
Subject ranking: 37th
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WUSCA ranking: 38th
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For someone who has to live for the first time away from their family, that too in a new country. Bangor really welcomed me with open arms. From International Student Staff to the fraternity, everyone is so sweet and helpful. I love that they make you feel at home. Even if you’ve the slightest doubt , they are there to help you with it. I’m happy that I’m surrounded by such great people.

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Sociology and Criminology & Criminal Justice - BA (Hons)
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Year 2
  • SXS-2035 Classical Social Theory
  • SXU-2001 Social & Political Research
  • SXU-2002 Analys. Social & Political Debates
  • SXY-2001 Criminological Theory
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Criminology and Criminal Justice - BA (Hons)
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Year 1
  • SCY-1002: Introduction to Criminal Justice
  • SXY-1005: Introduction to Criminology
  • SXY-1007: Intro to Criminal Justice
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University of Leicester

6 criminology courses EAST MIDLANDS
Subject ranking: 24th
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WUSCA ranking: 32th
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The campus is easy access, even for someone who isn’t living in student accommodation on campus. Every member of staff and member of the student union that I’ve spoken to has been extremely helpful and has helped to clarify any issues that I’ve been having. The university of Leicester is a challenging, yet exciting institution to study at.

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Criminology
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University of Chichester

8 criminology courses SOUTH EAST ENGLAND
Subject ranking: 74th
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WUSCA ranking: 69th
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Chichester is a safe city/town. It’s got a really nice atmosphere to it but not the best night life. The university could do with more communication between courses, especially those in joint routes.

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Criminology
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Year 1
  • Crime and Punishment
  • Crime and Society
  • Crime, Diversity and Duty of Care
  • Criminal Law I
  • Everyday Experience & Psychological Methods: Exploring Positive Psychology
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  • Crime and Punishment
  • Crime and Society
  • Crime, Diversity and Duty of Care
  • Criminal Law I
  • Everyday Experience & Psychological Methods: Exploring Positive Psychology
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Southampton, Solent University

16 criminology courses SOUTH EAST ENGLAND
Subject ranking: 89th
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WUSCA ranking: 90th
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Southampton Solent University is an overall great place for students to study, offering excellent facilities, supportive staff, and a diverse learning environment. The university provides a practical approach to education, ensuring students gain real-world experience alongside their academic studies. However, student life could be enhanced by offering more social events, parties, and get-togethers. These activities would help students connect, build friendships, and create a stronger sense of community on campus. With a livelier student social scene, Solent University would become an even more enjoyable and well-rounded place to study.

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Criminology - BA (Hons)
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Year 1
  • Big Questions in Social Sciences
  • Criminal Justice Process
  • Explaining Criminal Behaviour
  • Introduction to Criminology
  • Researching Criminal Worlds
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Criminology with Placement - BA (Hons)
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Year 1
  • Big Questions in Social Sciences
  • Criminal Justice Process
  • Explaining Criminal Behaviour
  • Introduction to Criminology
  • Researching Criminal Worlds
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University of Gloucestershire

7 criminology courses SOUTH WEST ENGLAND
Subject ranking: 49th
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WUSCA ranking: 85th
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My university experience has been very positive overall. The teaching staff are knowledgeable, approachable, and genuinely supportive, which makes a big difference academically and personally. The course content is engaging and relevant, with a good balance between theory and practical application. I’ve also really valued the sense of community — there are plenty of societies, events, and opportunities to meet people from diverse backgrounds, making it a welcoming and inclusive place to study. The campus facilities and resources, particularly the library and online learning platforms, have been extremely helpful.

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Criminology
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Level 4
  • Criminal Justice: From Crime Scene to Court (NS4502)
  • Global Challenges (NS4404)
  • Introductory Research & Fieldwork in the Social Sciences (NS4401)
  • Understanding Criminology (NS4501)
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Criminology PgDip
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Level 7
  • Applied Criminology (NS7510)
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Nottingham Trent University

6 criminology courses EAST MIDLANDS
Subject ranking: 46th
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WUSCA ranking: 13th
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NTU offers amazing facilities particularly for the animal science courses. Studying at Brackenhurst you get to explore beautiful grounds and historic architecture whilst provided with on hand experience with animals. Living on city campus you get to experience the classic uni life surrounded by independent clubs, bars, restaurants, cafes, etc. Moreover, the endless societies can take you to the national ice centre, the climbing gym or into the peak district.

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Criminology - BA (Hons)
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Year 1
  • Explaining Criminal Behaviour
  • Introduction to Psychology and Sociology of Crime
  • Introduction to the Criminal Justice System
  • Law, Sentencing and Punishment
  • Understanding Crime Research
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Year 1
  • Constructing Crime
  • Foundations of Social Research and Academic Practice
  • Foundations of Social Theory
  • Images of Crime and Criminal Justice
  • What is Society?
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University of Hertfordshire

1 criminology courses EASTERN ENGLAND
WUSCA ranking: 12th
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The University of Hertfordshire has great facilities, but there are quite a few unnecessary procedures that could be streamlined, such as booking appointments for even the smallest matters. My experience so far has been disappointing from an academic perspective. I was expecting better quality education, but instead, most of the lectures consist of simply reading from PowerPoint slides, and the practical sessions have been far from engaging. While I understand that self-study is important, not all students, especially international ones like myself, have prior industrial experience or expertise. It's crucial that the university recognizes this and provides clearer, more detailed information about the curriculum, how exams work, and what is expected in terms of assessments. Relying solely on self-study and putting too much responsibility on the students isn’t fair, especially when we're paying for a quality education.

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Criminology and Criminal Justice - BA (Hons)
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Level 4
  • Academic Skills in Criminology
  • Criminal Justice Process
  • History of Crime in Society
  • Understanding Crime and Deviance
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Oxford Brookes University

13 criminology courses SOUTH EAST ENGLAND
Subject ranking: 65th
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WIFI is absolutely awful and there are many dead zones around campus. How can a top-level engineering university provide such poor internet connection, especially when all of our assignments are internet based and due online? I am constantly searching for places around campus with any useable connection and the VPN speeds when you're off campus are just unusable. It's the year 2024. How have we not figured this out yet? It's absolutely unaccusable. You have the money to build an entire new campus, but can't fix the internet at your main campus? Awful.

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Criminology
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Year 1
  • Becoming Human
  • Becoming an Anthropologist 1
  • Becoming an Anthropologist 2
  • Being Human
  • Family, Kinship, and Society
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Studying about Criminology

A criminology degree will teach you all about the science and motivations behind the world of crime and deviance. Drawing on the likes of sociology, law and psychology, you'll explore a range of theories and policies to understand the behaviours of individuals and groups. By analysing the implications and consequences that crime brings to society, you'll also get to know how the criminal justice system works and penalises those who disobey it. As a criminology degree graduate you could work as a detective, police officer, youth worker, counsellor, or solicitor.

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