Understanding crime in a modern society.

This undergraduate criminology degree at Northumbria University is the ideal choice for anyone with a critical and enquiring mind. If you have an interest in the causes of crime and victimisation, and the ways in which societies respond to crime, this course is for you.

Why choose Northumbria to study Criminology?

You will learn from an experienced academic team who span a range of specialist backgrounds. Members of our team hold leading roles in professional associations, including the British Society of Criminology.

From day one you will gain invaluable insight into the complex areas of crime, deviance, and social policy

As this criminology degree progresses, you have the opportunity to apply your knowledge to the real world via a work placement and a series of modules that allow you to plan, conduct, and analyse research first-hand.  

Student Rated: Over 88% of students studying Criminology at Northumbria believed the library resources supported their learning and thought staff were good at explaining things (NSS, 2023)

What is the Criminology learning experience at Northumbria University?

As one of the largest criminology courses in the UK we can offer a wide range of core and optional modules, giving you the chance to tailor the course more closely to your interests. You can also choose from a dynamic programme of activities outside of timetabled hours which include workshops, talks from international criminology academics, criminal justice practitioners and ex-offenders.

How are students taught and assessed?

Our students have access to a number of specially developed work placement opportunities. These might be in the criminal justice field, for instance prisons or police stations, or in the voluntary sector.

Our wide ranging assessment methods vary according to the modules studied, but all assessment takes a student-centred approach and you might find yourself marked on anything from wikis, blogs, essays, exams, portfolios, group reports, presentations and individual research projects.

Who teaches Criminology at Northumbria?

When you join the Criminology BSc course at Northumbria University you will draw on the expertise of our vibrant and dynamic academic team who combine high quality teaching with first class support and strong background in research led teaching.

All of the teaching team hold doctorates or extensive professional experience in the fields of criminology or criminal justice, in areas as diverse as police culture, domestic violence, hate crime and the regulation of the escort industry.

How are you supported through your degree?

You will also benefit from our partnership with state and third sector organisations - for example, undertaking a work placement in your 3rd year in organisations such as the police, prisons and third sector organisations. Further, we regularly invite practitioners from the organisations to deliver workshops and guest lectures.

To help you get the most out of your degree, the Criminology team has developed a support framework to help you develop the skills to plan, manage and review your work, it also offers full pastoral support to help with any issues that may impact on your studies.

What Criminology facilities are available at Northumbria University?

We are always looking for new ways to improve the learning environment and increase interaction with our students. We draw upon technology to provide an interactive, dynamic experience that extends beyond the traditional study environment to help you get more from your degree. For example, in lectures and seminars we use mobile technology software (e.g. Socrative) so that you are able to participate and engage in real time.

Using our online virtual learning environment you can compose video podcasts and test your knowledge in our online quizzes. We also develop your technology skills by asking you to collaborate with your peers via web-based platforms (e.g. PebblePad) and to design posters and webpages.

What Criminology facilities are available at Northumbria University?

We are always looking for new ways to improve the learning environment and increase interaction with our students. We draw upon technology to provide an interactive, dynamic experience that extends beyond the traditional study environment to help you get more from your degree. For example, in lectures and seminars we use mobile technology software (e.g. Socrative) so that you are able to participate and engage in real time.

Using our online virtual learning environment you can compose video podcasts and test your knowledge in our online quizzes. We also develop your technology skills by asking you to collaborate with your peers via web-based platforms (e.g. PebblePad) and to design posters and webpages.