Criminology (extended degree) BSc (single honours)

Study criminology at the University of Roehampton to explore fascinating questions such as: what is justice? Who defines criminal behaviour? And how can we reduce harm in society? 

The Criminology extended degree programmes include a foundation year, which will provide you with a sound introduction to key elements needed for studying Criminology at degree level. Our extended degree programme will provide you with a thorough and supportive academic preparation for study. The Foundation year is carefully designed to build your confidence in your abilities, develop essential academic and study skills, and provide you with subject specific knowledge as a basis for success in your following three years.

Criminology draws from a range of other disciplines including sociology, psychology and law. On this exciting degree, you will study contemporary problems relating to crime prevention, criminalisation and social control. 

Criminologists study crime, the criminal justice system and society’s response to the impact of criminal behaviour. You will develop a critical understanding of how the criminal justice system operates, and the relationship between punishments and crime prevention. Criminologists also analyse challenging problems relating to harmful behaviours in society and assess a range of solutions. 

We offer stimulating modules that will build your knowledge over the three years you are with us. Recent examples include Becoming a Criminologist, which introduces you to the different ways to think about and analyse crime; Youth Crime and Justice, which provides an insight into the regulation, control and punishment of young people in society; and Contemporary Issues in Criminology, which examines issues in criminology and social control, including mass incarceration, war crimes, and terrorism and anti-terrorism. 

The skills you develop will equip you for a successful career in many fields. Official figures show that Roehampton criminology students earn more on average than students from any other modern university in London (Longitudinal Education Outcomes, 2017 results; earnings one year after graduation).