This Criminology (Hons) programme offered at the University of Surrey focuses on the study of crime, deviance and the criminal justice system. It will develop your understanding of the concepts, theories and principles of criminology and their application across a range of case studies and examples.

YouÕll study the cause and effect of criminal actions, the form and outcome of social disorders, the policing and regulation of public order, the procedures and techniques of the criminal justice system and the relationship between behaviours and punishments.

Through combining criminological theory with training in professional social research, youÕll graduate with a broad range of communicative, analytical and organisational skills Ð and the confidence to apply them in your future career.

Careers and graduate prospects

We offer careers information, advice and guidance to all students whilst studying with us, which is extended to our alumni for three years after leaving the University.

Studying criminology will provide you with a broad social science basis and wide range of analytical and communication skills that are attractive to employers.