Criminology

About this course

Criminology is the social scientific study of crime, deviance, and the systems societies construct to respond to them. It asks fundamental questions about how crime is defined and measured, why people offend, who the victims of crime are, how police, courts, and prisons operate, and whether they achieve their stated purposes. These are not merely academic questions: they connect directly to debates about justice, inequality, human rights, and the kind of society we want to live in. Criminology draws on sociology, psychology, law, and history to examine these questions rigorously and critically. At Leeds Beckett University, this three-year full-time degree equips you to tackle the big questions about justice, inequality, and social change while building practical research and analytical skills. You will explore theoretical frameworks for understanding crime and deviance, engage with empi

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