BA (Hons) Criminology and Criminal Justice at Keele University

Keele is proud to have pioneered the teaching of undergraduate Criminology in the UK. Delivered by research-active criminologists who work closely with a range of criminal justice agencies, our Criminology and Criminal Justice BA will help to prepare you for a career within areas such as, policing, probation, prisons, criminal justice and youth justice. With opportunities to engage directly with agency representatives, you will build an advanced awareness of the challenges associated with crime, applying your knowledge to real-world scenarios, demonstrating key analytical skills and an evidence-based understanding of this complex, developing field.

Faculty: Faculty of Business, Law, Humanities and Social Sciences  |  Department: School of Social Sciences  |  Duration: 3 years or 4 years with international or placement year  |  Study mode: full-time; placement year option  |  Intake: 2027 entry  |  Location: Keele, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Keele’s Criminology and Criminal Justice degree combines a theoretical understanding of crime with the practical application to criminal justice systems. You will explore courts and prisons, policing and probation and the wider range of agencies and institutions that aim to tackle crime, its causes and impacts.

Career pathways

As a Keele graduate, you will attain various professional attributes that will enhance your career prospects, enabling you to apply your practical research skills with an understanding of crime and criminal justice systems. Your expertise as a critical thinker and problem-solver will enable you to hit the ground running, applying your knowledge in your desired role, across diverse social disciplines such youth justice, policing, probation and criminal justice.

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