Criminology and Criminal Justice

Taught by world-class tutors in a department driven by students’ experience and employability and innovative research, you will develop a critical understanding of crime.

Skills

Make your mark with the professional knowledge and skills that matter most to employers.  

Our BSc Criminology and Criminal Justice programme ensures that you graduate with Criminological knowledge, transferable skillsets, and professional traits, and thus become highly demanded by employers. This includes:

1. Developing a critical understanding of how the criminal justice system operates and the key debates surrounding concepts of harm, crime and deviancy, policing, crime prevention, and the punishment and rehabilitation of offenders. These phenomena will be critically analysed through key ethical, political, and moral perspectives.
2. Becoming an independent critical thinker and problem solvers, while developing highly sought skillsets and traits, such as communication, and team and collaboration skills, as well as self-motivation, resilience and empathy.
3. Introducing you to the foundation principles of social research studies, which will help you develop a successful career regardless of your chosen path.

Learning

Enjoy personalised and practical learning experiences. 

1. Learn from renowned tutors dedicated to innovative teaching and research, with extensive experience in working within the criminal justice system.
2. Develop the ability to address significant ethical, political, and moral dilemmas concerning crime and justice, and preparing you to engage in highly debated societal issues.
3. Enhance practical skills through research, visits to criminal justice sites in London, and other practical exercises.
4. Design and conduct independent research projects and other fieldworks tailored to your personal interests, while being guided by supportive tutors.
5. Become the best service providers and highly sought professional, by building expertise and knowledge of different professional pathways, and with the opportunity to gain professional experience in work placements.

Careers

Study with us and get ready to give your life a gratifying career. 

Our programme will deepen your knowledge of Criminology, offering a wide range of specialised topics and equipping you with the skills to pursue an engaging career in various professional environments.

Criminological knowledge is valuable in many sectors, including:

1. •  Law Enforcement Services (i.e. the MET or the NCA)
2. •  Prison and Probation Services
3. •  Charity Sector and Advocacy Organisations
4. •  Civil Service (i.e. Ministry of Justice, Immigration etc)
5. •  Defence and Intelligence Sector
6. •  Youth Services and Education Sector
7. •  Para-Legal Sector
8. •  Anti-Money Laundering Sector (and Finance more broadly)
9. •  And many more …

Criminology students can also continue studying in Post Graduate studies (MA, Conversion Courses etc)

Please note that additional training might be required for some of these professions.

How our careers service supports you

Wherever you want to go in the future, you’ll be preparing for the world of work from day one at Roehampton, with regular access to:

1. Career development events
2. Guest industry speakers
3. Networking opportunities
4. Personalised mentoring and careers support

You’ll graduate ready to grab every opportunity that comes your way.