Criminology has been taught within the School of Law for over 35 years and has an outstanding reputation for both teaching quality and world-leading research in areas such as: policing, victims and restorative justice, crime and politics and the reasons why people stop offending.This three-year course covers the foundational legal subjects and combines them with a thorough study of the principles of criminology. These include criminal justice, explanations of crime and punishment and other responses to the phenomenon of crime.The Core Legal and Study Skills module includes an introduction to mooting, employability workshops and study skills sessions.Many of our students enter the legal profession, either as barristers or solicitors.Our former students have joined global, national and regional law firms, barristers' chambers and have become judges. Three Lord Justices of Appeal are among our former graduates and regularly visit to support us.With all the opportunities and skills on offer, our students have also taken up careers in the criminal justice system and in a wide range of managerial professions.Optional placement year, Study abroad