Undergraduate Criminology
Eager to make a difference? Criminology at Edge Hill is a great place to start, whether you want to focus on this area alone or combine it with another related subject. You’re sure to have all the support and resources you need to succeed.
You’ll learn what it takes to identify and challenge inequalities and injustices throughout society. With the freedom to pick from a range of modules, you’ll be able to specialise too. Prepare for careers in youth justice, welfare rights, policing, probation, research and more. Become the next Edge Hill graduate to secure a rewarding job – 97.4% of our Criminology students are employed or in further study 15 months after graduation (Graduate Outcomes data released 2024 from 2021/22 graduates).
Tailor your course to suit your interests by choosing from our range of optional modules, taught by specialist tutors.
Learn how justice links to politics, terrorism, gender and more on our cross-discipline modules.
Develop the skills you need to kickstart your career - in youth justice, prison services, welfare rights and more.
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Hear from BA (Hons) Criminology student, Cathy.
Studying at Edge Hill University.
Edge Hill student Cathy shares their experience of studying BA (Hons) Criminology at Edge Hill University. On this course you will study about the whole spectrum of crime, from antisocial behaviour and domestic violence to corporate crime, genocide and state crime. This dynamic degree will explore criminology, social justice and human rights.
Facilities
Criminology students are based in the Geosciences building. The contemporary facilities combine with a friendly and supportive learning environment to ensure that your studies are a rich and rewarding experience.
Our building features a large lecture theatre, small group teaching rooms, IT facilities and smaller tutorial spaces. There is also a large social area which encourages a more informal and interactive style of learning.
