BA (Hons) Criminology at Durham University

What is crime? Why does it occur? And what are the best ways to address it?

Faculty: Faculty of Social Sciences  |  Department: Criminology  |  Duration: 3 years full-time  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Intake: September 2027  |  Location: Durham, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Our degree will challenge your opinions and develop your critical understanding, both about crime as well as the social and political contexts within which it occurs. You will study theories of criminality and criminal justice, the roles and operation of criminal justice institutions, and explore specific topics such as gender-based violence, cybercrime and sex work.

Career pathways

As well as building detailed subject-specific knowledge of criminological issues, our courses are designed to develop transferable skills that are valuable for both personal and professional development including, how to assemble and evaluate evidence, how to turn evidence into an effective argument, how to design a research project and analyse data. Employers tell us these skills are also highly valued and give graduates a competitive edge.

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