| The award | How you will study | Study duration | Course start | Domestic course fees | International course fees |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BA (Hons) | Full-time | 3 - 4 years | - | - | - |
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, our Criminology and Criminal Justice BA 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. Course overview Keele's Criminology and Criminal Justice degree 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. As a Criminology and Criminal Justice student at Keele, you will gain experience that allows you to apply your knowledge and skills to real-world scenarios relating to crime and social justice.
Our connections with professional industry partners including the police, probation services, and prisons provide valuable insights and opportunities to hear from, and network with, those working in criminal justice related fields. There are also opportunities for our students 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 Criminology and History Criminology and Sociology Forensic Science 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) 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 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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