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Our courses

We offer full-time three-year criminology degrees. If you don’t meet the entry requirements, you can apply for an extended course with an added foundation year. You can also combine criminology with criminal psychology, forensic science or sociology.

Criminology and Criminal Justice (Extended), BA Hons

Our Criminology and Criminal Justice degree includes a foundation year. Find out about security and terrorism, investigating crime scenes and miscarriages of justice. Learn more.

Mode: Full time
Location: Greenwich Campus
Subject: Criminology

Criminology and Criminal Justice, BA Hons

Our Criminology and Criminal Justice degree covers security, terrorism, forensic psychology and crime scene investigation for careers in policing and crime detection. Learn more.

Mode: Full time
Location: Greenwich Campus
Subject: Criminology

Criminology and Criminal Psychology (Extended), BSc Hons

This extended criminology and criminal psychology degree combines topics in crime and psychology for careers in policing, policy and welfare. Learn more.

Mode: Full time
Location: Greenwich Campus
Subject: Criminology

Criminology and Criminal Psychology, BSc Hons

This criminology and criminal psychology degree combines crime with psychology. Explore security and terrorism alongside profiling and psychopathology.

Mode: Full time, Part time
Location: Greenwich Campus
Subject: Criminology

Criminology and Criminal Psychology, MSc

Our MSc Criminology and Criminal Psychology provides students with the knowledge and skills for careers in criminal justice, legal and forensics. Read more.

Mode: Full time, Part time
Location: Greenwich Campus
Subject: Criminology; Psychology

Criminology, Gender and Sexualities, MSc

Explore the impact of #MeToo and the gendered analyses of crime and punishment with our new Master’s in Criminology, Gender and Sexualities. Learn more.

Mode: Full time, Part time
Location: Greenwich Campus
Subject: Criminology

Forensic Science with Criminology (Extended), BSc Hons

This degree in forensic science with criminology includes a foundation year. Combine science-related modules with topics in criminology. Find out more.

Mode: Full time, Sandwich
Location: Greenwich Campus; Medway Campus
Subject: Criminology; Forensic science; Science

Forensic Science with Criminology, BSc Hons

Study biology and physiology alongside criminology topics such as policing and terrorism. Learn more about our BSc Forensic Science with Criminology.

Mode: Full time, Sandwich
Location: Greenwich Campus; Medway Campus
Subject: Criminology; Forensic science; Science

International Criminology, MA

Explore alternative approaches to crime with an MA in International Criminology. Ideal for those working in criminal justice, crime prevention and more.

Mode: Full time, Part time
Location: Greenwich Campus
Subject: Criminology

Sociology and Criminology, BSc Hons

Study our sociology and criminology degree for careers in criminal justice, youth work and education. Explore in-depth approaches to society and crime.

Mode: Full time, Part time, Sandwich
Location: Greenwich Campus
Subject: Criminology; Sociology

Why Greenwich is great for criminology

We offer excellent facilities and a varied curriculum, with lots of interesting research going on as well. Find out what makes the University of Greenwich a great place to study criminology.

Innocence Project available to Criminology students

Law and Criminology students at the University of Greenwich can volunteer to investigate claims of innocence.

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About the Greenwich Campus

Our riverside Greenwich Campus is surrounded by the greenery of Greenwich Park and is located close to central London.

Communities and societies

Our student-led societies offer space for growth and new opportunities to make lasting friendships. You can take part in activities through your department and via the Students’ Union. See a sample of the societies you could join at Greenwich and the unique opportunities that lie ahead for you.

Criminology Society

Meet like-minded people and get involved in Criminology-related events, including meet-ups, trips, and lots more.

Miscarriages of Justice

We are a group of students passionate about raising awareness of injustices in the criminal justice system.

Law Society

The Law Society welcomes any student with an interest in law. It aims to help students identify their future career path.

Research and partnerships

The criminology team has a strong research culture and a focus on developing students’ research skills. With guidance from tutors, undergraduate students can conduct their own research in their final year.

Ghost criminology to predicting crimes

Learn about our current research in Law and Criminology, from 'Ghost Criminology' to the use of machine learning techniques to help us predict criminal threats.

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Join us as a research student

Research is an important part of our master’s courses, which can be a springboard into studying for a PhD. If you have a suitable research proposal in criminology, we can help you apply to the university and find the appropriate supervisor.