BA (Hons) Criminology in Lancaster United Kingdom | Lancaster University

Pursue an intellectually stimulating degree that critically analyzes crime and explores key issues through a social justice perspective
Customize your learning journey with diverse elective modules spanning thought-provoking topics from narcotics and sexual offenses to syndicated crime networks
Receive unparalleled guidance from dedicated tutors who nurture your ideas and foster your growth as a criminology scholar
Forge valuable professional relationships through our extensive network spanning NGOs, charitable organizations, law enforcement, and criminal justice institutions
Access tailored career guidance that reveals diverse pathways and strategic steps to achieve your goals. Our prestigious Law School's criminology program, led by globally renowned academics, offers both intellectual rigor and dynamic engagement. You'll gain direct insights from our cutting-edge research while exploring the intricate connections between society, criminal behavior, and justice systems.

You'll critically examine how social, cultural, political, and economic factors influence crime and justice administration, while consistently applying a social justice framework. To broaden your perspective, we actively encourage interdisciplinary exploration through our extensive selection of optional modules in related fields like legal studies and social sciences.

The Lancaster University Law School ranks 6th nationally for research influence according to the latest Research Excellence Framework (2021, results published May 2022), with 88% of its impact judged as exceptional.