BA (Hons) Criminology and History at Keele University

Uncover the past, make sense of the present and investigate crime and its causes with our Criminology and History BA. Explore themes such as crime, justice, victimisation and crime control while decoding the past to discover the social, economic, political and cultural forces that have shaped today’s world. This programme equips you with real-world expertise, critical thinking and analytical skills, and the professional capabilities needed to pursue diverse career pathways in sectors including the police, law, journalism and the civil service.

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

Year 1 compulsory modules: Understanding Crime, Understanding Criminal Justice, Defining Moments in World History, 1000-2000. Year 2 compulsory modules: Themes, Debates and Sources in History, Social Science Methods, Data Analysis in Social Sciences.

Career pathways

A degree in Criminology and History will prepare you for a wide range of roles which allow you to utilise both your academic and practical learnings to the workplace. You will be able to confidently problem solve and also have the ability to articulate and share ideas and suggestions. Roles graduates could go on to include: Teaching and Education, Government and Policy, Heritage, Media and Journalism, Law, Business.

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