Criminology

About this course

Criminology is the systematic study of crime, its causes, its consequences and the systems societies build to respond to it. It draws on sociology, psychology, law, social policy and philosophy to ask questions that go well beyond the facts of individual offences: why do some people offend and others do not, how do social structures and inequalities shape patterns of crime, what does punishment achieve, and how do policing, courts and prisons actually function? It is a discipline that challenges common assumptions and demands careful engagement with evidence, theory and ethical complexity. At the University of Suffolk, this three-year full-time degree combines strong disciplinary foundations with opportunities for practical experience through a sandwich year in professional placement, a year abroad and a work placement. You will engage with contemporary ideas and debates about crime, dr

Where its graduates go

The 5 largest scored destinations, covering 80% of graduates; the headline also reflects the subject baseline.

• 60 / 100Business, Research and Administrative Professionals · 10% of graduatescards →
• 55 / 100Administrative occupations · 20% of graduatescards →
• 42 / 100Legal professionals · 15% of graduatescards →
• 18 / 100Teaching Professionals · 15% of graduatescards →
• 15 / 100Welfare and housing associate professionals · 20% of graduatescards →

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