Criminology

Crime is a compelling subject, constantly in the news and dominating our screens. This engaging degree explores local, national, and global aspects of criminology, providing you with a wide range of interdisciplinary skills. You will examine key perspectives on crime and the criminal justice system, from policing to global terrorism and cybercrime.

Course Highlights


• Learn from a teaching team with extensive practitioner experience, offering genuine insight into the criminal justice system.



• Become involved in real casework on cold cases and case reviews, providing unique practical experience.



• Engage directly with crime-related professionals, agencies, and organisations to deepen your understanding.



• Opportunities for field trips to places such as Belfast and Turin.



• Benefit from interactive and practical teaching approaches that bring theory and practice to life.



• You will have the opportunity to become a member of The British Society of Criminology.



Learning Style

You are primarily taught through a combination of lectures and seminars, allowing opportunities to discuss and develop your understanding of topics covered in lectures in smaller groups. You are encouraged to access academic support from staff within the course team and the wide range of services available to you within the University. Over the duration of your course, you will be expected to develop independent and critical learning, progressively building confidence and expertise through independent and collaborative research, problem-solving, and analysis with the support of staff.

Our Connections

Our Criminology course provides opportunities to engage with practitioners and professions related to criminology and the criminal justice system. Historically, visiting lectures, volunteering, and work-based modules have provided direct contact with and experience of work in contexts such as the police service, prison, probation, and community-based organisations and agencies. The course has also historically included experience working on the Innocence Project, which introduces live cases of criminal appeals.

Clearing is your chance to secure a place at a top 25 university for graduate employment (Graduate Outcomes Survey 2024).

At Winchester, career support isn't just an after-thought, it's at the forefront of your education. Say hello to industry-standard teaching, state-of-the-art facilities and career-relevant courses, like Midwifery, Sports Journalism, Criminology and Film Production. Each undergraduate programme boasts specialist work experience, industry-relevant qualifications and unique travel opportunities, to give you the best possible start. With strong links to North America, you could study in the likes of Maine, Oregon, Montana and Ontario!

There's also a great range of accommodation options for first-year students. With catered, non-catered, quiet or accessible accommodation on offer, you're bound to find new friends and a place that you can call home.

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