Criminology

About this course

Criminology is the scientific study of crime as a social phenomenon: its nature, causes, and distribution, and the responses of criminal justice systems and wider society to it. It is an inherently interdisciplinary subject, drawing on sociology, psychology, law, economics, and political science to address questions that have real stakes for individuals and communities. Why do some people commit crimes and others in similar circumstances do not? How do social inequalities shape who is policed and punished? Does incarceration reduce crime or produce more of it? These are not just academic questions; they are the substance of policy debates that affect millions of lives. At Loughborough you will develop a comprehensive understanding of crime, its causes and consequences, and the complex motivations and experiences of both those engaged in criminal activity and those involved in preventing

Where its graduates go

The 5 largest scored destinations, covering 40% of graduates; the headline also reflects the subject baseline.

• 68 / 100Customer service occupations · 5% of graduatescards →
• 55 / 100Administrative occupations · 10% of graduatescards →
• 48 / 100Business and public service associate professionals · 15% of graduatescards →
• 40 / 100Natural and social science professionals · 5% of graduatescards →
• 30 / 100Managers, directors and senior officials · 5% of graduatescards →

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