BA (Hons) Criminology at University of Westminster

The Criminology BA examines how crime is defined, what causes it, who shapes criminal law and how societies respond, drawing on sociology, law, politics, psychology and cultural studies. It is taught in central London and develops analytical, research and transferable skills through theoretical, qualitative and empirical approaches.

Duration: 3 or 4 years  |  Intake: September 2027  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: London, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Year 1 core modules include Criminological Imagination, Criminological Perspectives, Controversies in Criminal Justice, Justice and Human Rights and Researching Crime and Justice. Year 2 covers Globalisation, Crime and Control, Radical Criminology, Research Methods and Work-based Learning. Year 3 includes a Dissertation in Criminology and options such as Critical Policing and Media and Crime.

Career pathways

Roles include charity/third sector worker, civil service roles, local government officer, police officer, probation officer, social researcher and youth justice worker.

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