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, this programme 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.
Why study this course at Keele?
- Keele pioneered the teaching of undergraduate Criminology in the UK
- Global Top 300 for Social Sciences (Times Higher Education World University Subject Rankings, 2022)
- Focus on the application of knowledge to real-world challenges and issues in Criminal Justice
- Opportunity to take a placement year or international year, and to engage with external partner agencies as part of your studies
- No. 1 in the UK. Britain's best university, as ranked by students (Student Crowd University Awards, 2022)
Keele's BA in Criminology and Criminal Justice 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. You will delve into the study of crime by identifying what is considered a crime, how crime is defined by the law and public opinion, and how the criminal justice system operates within society. This will enable you to build advanced skills, in preparation for an exciting career in the criminal justice field.
Please see the course page on the Keele website for full details.
