Criminology

Explore why crime happens, who defines it, how it impacts communities and ways to prevent it, so you're equipped with the knowledge to understand crime and create positive change.

Explore the causes and impacts of crime while building analytical reasoning, investigative skills and real-world insights. Develop the expertise needed to shape a safer, more just society and pursue an impactful career in criminal justice and related fields.

Comprehensive exploration of crime: investigate a wide range of criminal behaviours, from everyday offences to serious global issues like human trafficking and terrorism. Examine how these have evolved over time.
Applied learning: learn to connect important theoretical viewpoints to current problems and discussions, applying these theories in real-world situations.
Career-focused: analyse and evaluate new developments and topics related to crime, the management of crime and the criminal justice system, both at the local and global levels. The course is aimed at those with an interest in criminal justice or wanting to become a practitioner in crime investigation and prevention, public protection, offender management and rehabilitation, intelligence or witness/victim services.

Why you should study this course
- Stay ahead of the curve: we employ a variety of imaginative and innovative ways of learning, including the use of real-world simulations, to enrich the educational experience and address pertinent issues associated with crime and the criminal justice system.

-* Project-based learning:* actively engage in real-world, meaningful projects and work on complex problems to create tangible solutions. Develop essential skills such as critical thinking, collaboration and communication.
- Real-world insights: learn from experts and industry professionals2 and engage with real-life case studies within the criminal justice sector. These include criminal psychology, global crime, victimology, policing, punishment and control, youth justice and rehabilitation.


- Academic community: the learning experience is built around collaboration and research, taught by a team of accessible criminologists who actively engage in research, publication, and real-world practice.


- Beyond the classroom: previous students have visited Crown Court and prison and volunteered with local police, helping them gain first-hand experience of these specialised settings.


Where our graduates work
Previous graduates have gone on to pursue postgraduate qualifications and work for a range of organisations, including The National Crime Agency, the Independent Police Complaints Commission, HM Prison Service, Coventry Cyrenians, West Midlands Police and the Metropolitan Police.

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Coventry University, part of Coventry University Group, is a modern, globally connected university with a mission to create better futures. Founded in 1843 through innovation and enterprise, they continue to work closely with industry to equip their graduates with the real-world skills and creative thinking they need to make a difference.

Coventry is also a Top 5 Student City in England (QS Best Student Cities Index 2026), and they guarantee accommodation if you apply through Clearing. With campuses across Coventry, London, Scarborough, Dagenham, and Greenwich, you can choose to study where it suits you best.

They're rated overall Gold in TEF 2023, recognising the quality of their teaching and student experience. From academic and wellbeing support to their Phoenix+ programme of employability activities and dedicated Success Coaches, they’re with you every step of the way.