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Qualification
Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
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Location
Staffordshire University (Stoke Campus)
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Study mode
Full time
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Start date
22-SEP-25
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Duration
4 Years
Course summary
Our Criminology degrees dont just teach you the theories behind criminality, we help you understand the causes, reactions and solutions to crime. If you study with us, you could either study Criminology more broadly or choose to specialise on one of our pathways.At Staffordshire University, youll study the complex causes of crime and how our societies should respond to pressing problems, such as domestic violence, knife crime, or drug related crime, as well as supra national issues such as terrorism and transnational organised crime. Whats more, youll learn to consider the social context in which crime and punishment takes place, and eventually, youll start to challenge your preconceptions of ‘violence, ‘harm and ‘justice.Youll explore the relationship between criminological theories and criminal justice policies and practices. Youll be investigating and discussing the explanations for crime and how the courts deal with them. Plus, youll explore the role of punishment and the secure estate, investigate crimes of the powerful, and come to understand the role of the media within the justice system.The Foundation Year option is available for those who may not have the academic profile for direct entry onto the 3-year degree. It will prepare you for the Criminology degree by enhancing your skills and knowledge with modules such as, Theories of Criminality and Crime in Context. The Foundation year is taught with the City of Stoke on Trent Sixth Form College, so you will be on the Staffordshire University Stoke on Trent campus and the college's campus for the first year.CareersA Criminology degree from Staffordshire University unlocks the pathways to a wide range of rewarding and exciting careers, our graduates go on to establish careers in a multitude of fields within roles in the following sectors: Private security services NCA MI5 & MI63rd sector: victim support rape crisis drug and alcohol support, Graduate schemesSocial/crime related research roles, Local/central government – e.g. community safety partnerships, policymaking departments, Civil ServiceEducation
Application deadline
29 January
Tuition fees
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University information

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University League Table
97th
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Campus address
Staffordshire University, College Road, Stoke on Trent, ST4 2DE, England
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Subject ranking
105th out of 109 1
65th out of 101 4
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Entry standards
/ Max 221100 45%105th
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Graduate prospects
/ Max 10062.0 62%96th
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Student satisfaction
/ Max 42.57 64%108th
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Entry standards
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Graduate prospects
/ Max 10052.0 52%84th
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Student satisfaction
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