Why this course We are ranked 3rd in London for criminology Guardian University Guide 2021 Ranked sixth in the UK for our social sciences research Research Excellence Framework 2014 Work with lecturers with vast experience of the criminal justice system who have worked as expert advisors policymakers researchers and campaigners Silver in the 2023 Teaching Excellence Framework TEF for delivering high quality teaching learning and outcomes for its studentsAbout this courseLearn from an experienced team with extensive criminal justice experience and equip yourself for a career analysing and responding to crimeYou will be taught by leading scholars in a Faculty driven by innovative research Our team has extensive criminal justice experience and what you will be taught is directly informed by research and consultancy work acting as advisors to the Government Home Office Metropolitan Police and Crown Prosecution Service This degree will focus on developing you as a professional equipping you with the skills and qualities you need for a career in the field of criminologySkillsIn our BSc Criminology and Policing programme our primary focus is to nurture your development of a comprehensive professional skillset This encompasses not only a firm grasp of fundamental criminology and social science skills but also the ability to grapple with pressing ethical political and moral dilemmas related to crime justice and policing Your learning extends beyond the classroom through realworld engagement including valuable connections with criminal justice agencies This practical approach provides you with unique opportunities such as studying within a prison environment in the module Prisons and Penal Policy allowing you to engage with serving prisoners and community agencies as well as the police service These three integral elements will undoubtedly prepare you for a wide array of impactful roles that shape our society from the prison and probation services to the police Home Office or Ministry of Justice opening doors to a promising future in various fields of criminology and policingCareer opportunitiesStudying criminology opens the door to working in many different areas that shape society You could secure work in the prison and probation services the police Home Office Ministry of Justice or the wider criminal justice system as well as being equipped to pursue a career in the legal professionEqually many criminology graduates work in the charity sector or for campaigning organisations focusing on advocacy or criminal justice reform As a social scientist your ability to dissect analyse and research crime its causes and its potential solutions will be highly valuable to employers