Criminology

Criminology at Staffordshire University is a dynamic and diverse course. Through an understanding and appreciation of human rights and underpinned by cutting-edge research, you will explore the relationship between criminological theories and criminal justice policies and practices. You will be exposed to, and encouraged to discuss, explanations for crime and antisocial behaviour and how the police and courts deal with such matters.

Additionally, you will study the role of punishment in the secure estate, investigate crimes of the powerful and come to understand the role of the media. Throughout your degree, you will be encouraged to think creatively, challenge established beliefs and develop your own research interests. Our exciting pathways give you the option to focus on an area of Criminology that interests you. You will have the opportunity to choose to study our parent Criminology degree or to specialise in one of our exciting new pathways: Criminology with Offender Management, Criminology with Victim Support , or Criminology with Organised Crime and Terrorism.

By opting to study the MSci route, you will graduate with an Integrated Masters qualification in Criminology. You will follow the route of the BSc (Hons) Criminology pathways, but in the fourth year take Masters’ level modules, including a research project or placement in an area that has captured your interest. Upon completion of your studies you will be awarded a MSci (Hons) Criminology, MSci (Hons) Criminology (Offender Management), MSci (Hons) Criminology (Organised Crime and Terrorism), or MSci (Hons) Criminology (Victim Support)