BA (Honours) in Criminology - Including Year Abroad in Colchester United Kingdom | University of Essex

Criminologists tackle some of society's most urgent challenges, choices, and moral questions. Our program lets you examine crime, justice systems, and punishment within broader social frameworks.

As a criminology student, you'll join a vibrant, welcoming community with ample opportunities to focus on your interests. The flexible curriculum allows you to explore diverse subjects, from how video games influence criminal behavior to terrorism, human trafficking, and social control methods.
Our BA Criminology program is offered by the Department of Sociology, ranked 2nd in the UK for research influence in sociology
Criminology opens doors to numerous career paths. The program equips students for roles across the justice sector, including positions as community safety coordinators, risk analysts, court administrators, legal researchers, law enforcement personnel, probation officers, and youth support workers.