Criminology

About this course

Keele has a particular distinction in criminology: it was among the first universities to teach the subject as an undergraduate discipline in the UK, and its programme has been research-led from the start, combining theoretical understanding of crime with the practical application of that knowledge in real-world settings. Criminology is the scientific and social study of crime, deviance, and the responses of the criminal justice system, asking fundamental questions about why activities come to be defined as criminal, what causes offending, how victims experience harm, and whether punishment and rehabilitation actually work. At Keele this three-year full-time programme benefits from institutional links to criminal justice agencies, including connections with police, probation services, and prisons, that allow you to explore real-world scenarios and develop professional networks alongside

Where its graduates go

The 5 largest scored destinations, covering 30% of graduates; the headline also reflects the subject baseline.

• 68 / 100Customer service occupations · 10% of graduatescards →
• 62 / 100Secretarial and related occupations · 5% of graduatescards →
• 52 / 100Finance Professionals · 5% of graduatescards →
• 50 / 100Business and Financial Project Management Professionals · 5% of graduatescards →
• 48 / 100Business and public service associate professionals · 5% of graduatescards →

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