MA PG Dip PG Cert Criminology

Examine real-life case studies to piece together the inner workings of serious crime, and the methods used to police it. You’ll gain the skills and knowledge needed for many careers in criminal justice, such as the Police, youth justice, the Home Office or border agencies.

• Study with a school ranked 8th in the UK for Criminology (The Guardian University Guide 2018)
• Feel supported by our close community of students and staff, including dedicated social media groups
• Learn from professional criminal justice practitioners through lectures, workshops and other activities
• Take part in events including field trips, guest lectures and our end-of-year Criminology Conference
• Join forces with PIER, our Policing Institute for the Eastern Region, with links to local and regional forces and policing bodies and chief officers at local and national level

Focusing on serious crime, you’ll explore the practice and theory of criminal activities, including how crime is detected and policed, methods of social control, and sanctions.