BA (Hons) Criminology at University of East Anglia

Immerse yourself in the fascinating subject of crime, criminals, and criminal justice and explore its real-world importance. Gain an excellent knowledge base that will prepare you for a range of careers and professional roles. Learn through experience: Benefit from field trips, extra-curricular skills-based workshops, opportunities to work in the Law Clinic and the expertise and experience of professionals that bring criminology to life From day one of your UEA Criminology degree, you will explore important topics such as the nature of crime and the operation and effectiveness of the Criminal Justice System.

Faculty: Faculty of Social Sciences  |  Department: UEA Law School  |  Duration: 3 years full-time  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Intake: September 2027  |  Location: Norwich, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

You will begin your degree with some introductory modules that form the building blocks of a criminology degree. Compulsory modules by year: Year 1: Crime and Society, Studying Criminology, Introduction to the Criminal Justice System, Principles of Criminal Law, Theories of Crime, Crime and Punishment. Year 2: Victims and Victimology, Understanding and Conducting Research, Crime in a Global and Digital Age, Psychology and Crime, Advances in Criminology, Crimes of the Powerful.

Career pathways

The school has been ranked eighth for Graduate Prospects in Law by the Complete University Guide 2026. With a BA in Criminology the door is open to a wide range of roles and occupations including: Probation Officer: work with offenders in the community and in custody to supervise and support their rehabilitation and reintegration to help reduce reoffending Police Officer: take on various roles within the police to support their work in maintaining law and order, protecting the public and keeping the peace Youth Worker: provide support to, often vulnerable, young people with their personal and social development to help them fulfil their potential Crime Intelligence Analyst: work for the government or police and other agencies playing an important role in the detection and prevention of crime by assessing and interpreting various data Policy Officer: work for government, think-tanks or charities conducting research and gathering evidence to help decision-makers develop policy

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