BSc (Hons) Criminology with Placement Year/Study Abroad

Course Overview This undergraduate Criminology degree at Northumbria University is designed for critical thinkers passionate about understanding the root causes of crime, victimisation, and societal responses. You will learn from an acclaimed academic team with extensive professional expertise and gain direct, hands-on experience through real-world research and work placements. Ranked 15th in the UK for Criminology, this course provides an exceptional foundation for a future career in the justice sector. Key Program Highlights Learn from leading academics who hold key roles in professional associations like the British Society of Criminology Gain practical, real-world experience through an integrated work placement opportunity Design, conduct, and analyse your own research in specialised criminology modules Study a curriculum that explores complex issues of crime, deviance, and social policy from day one Join a programme ranked 15th in the UK for Criminology (Guardian University League Table 2023)