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For more than three decades, Sheffield's criminology program has established itself as a leader in both education and research within this diverse academic discipline.
Using practical case studies, our curriculum starts with foundational courses that provide a thoughtful examination of crime and criminological theory. In your first year, the Skills for Criminologists module will help you cultivate essential abilities like analytical reasoning, scholarly composition, and information literacy.
The program offers extensive flexibility in course selection, with options covering topics ranging from judicial systems and incarceration to substance abuse and juvenile delinquency, while exploring how factors like gender and ethnicity impact criminal justice outcomes.
Optional placement year, Study abroad