About Criminology, BA (Hons) - at Keele University

Keele pioneered the teaching of undergraduate Criminology in the UK and has since delivered a research-led programme combining theoretical understandings of crime with practical application of this knowledge. With links to various criminal justice agencies, our Criminology BA enables you to benefit from networks with the police, probation services and prisons to explore real-world scenarios and prepare for a career across a range of sectors. We are proud to be at the forefront of active research, making a difference in society. Course overview Pioneers of undergraduate teaching of Criminology in the UK, Keele provides a modern, research informed programme, taught by active criminological researchers.

Our Criminology degree explores themes of crime control, justice, victimisation and harm through contemporary case studies, building your awareness across a range of different perspectives. Our Criminology programme draws from diverse social and human sciences to offer a comprehensive understanding of the 'crime problem', emphasising problem-based learning, allowing you to apply your knowledge to real-world issues, challenges and situations relating to crime and social justice. We have developed professional partnerships with a range of criminal justice agencies, including the police, probation services, and prisons that provide you with opportunities to hear from, and network with, those working in criminal justice related fields. There are also opportunities for you to gain work experience through placements.

This programme is designed to equip you with transferable skills to make a positive social impact as an independent scholar and critical thinker, working effectively with peers and practitioners on collaborative group projects. You will build a personal sense of social and ethical responsibility and the skills to strive for, and enact, social change. At Keele, you will have a variety of opportunities to enhance your academic and professional development. Whether you wish to broaden your horizons by studying abroad, learn a foreign language, or complete a work placement year for industry experience, you can tailor your degree programme based on your future career aspirations.

Related courses Criminology and Criminal Justice Criminology and History Criminology and Sociology Forensic Science and Criminology Law with Criminology Psychology with Criminology Social Sciences Keele pioneered the teaching of undergraduate Criminology in the UK Global Top 300 for Social Sciences (Times Higher Education World University Subject Rankings, 2022) Benefit from real-world industry experience with a placement year opportunity A chance to broaden your horizons and study abroad at a partner university Top 15 in the UK for Graduate Employability (Uni Compare rankings, 2026) For more details, please see the course page on the Keele website.

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