Criminology COURSES

FIND OUT ABOUT OUR CRIMINOLOGY AND POLICING DEGREES

Looking for Criminology or Policing degrees to study at university? There are a wide range of specialised routes, including investigation, policing and security for you to choose from. Apply now.

Criminology Courses

Criminology courses

Here you'll find the School of Social Sciences' full list of Criminology degrees, including our pathways in Security Studies & Policing and Investigation.

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Policing course

Our BSc (Hons) Professional Policing degree is a national pre-join degree course licensed by the Policing Professional Body, the College of Policing.

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BA (Hons) Black Studies (Criminal Justice)

This degree takes all the relevant aspects of the Black Studies course and directly applies them to one of the most significant problems facing Black communities – criminal justice. 

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Foundation Year

You may also be interested in our Foundation Year course, which offers lower entry points than our standard undergraduate courses.

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Open Days

The best way to explore what's on offer is to come and see us. Our in-person events provide the perfect opportunity to chat to our staff and students, and check out our state-of-the-art facilities.

LINDA POLSKA

Making a difference within the community has always been Linda’s passion, and our Criminology, Policing and Investigation degree has developed her skills to help secure her dream job with the West Midlands Police; successfully becoming their first Latvian PCSO.

ABOUT THE SCHOOL OF SOCIAL SCIENCES

Birmingham City University’s School of Social Sciences has a mission to make sense of the world.

Our students and academics work together across disciplines to develop insights into society. We’re focused on everything from understanding crime and punishment to the study of all aspects of psychology and the exploration of social structures and change.

Criminology Blogs

Social sciences explained

Criminology, Psychology and Sociology - which one is for you?

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Four Reasons to be a Criminologist

Birmingham City University has a wide range of Criminology courses and conducts cutting edge research on a variety of criminal areas.  We’ve highlighted four reasons why you should consider becoming a criminologist.

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Four Reasons to Study Policing

Policing is one of the world's oldest professions, and an occupation that changes country to country, town to town, and even street to street!

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Best crime podcasts

Find out our choices for the best true crime podcasts available right now.

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What next?

  • Book an Open Day

    The best way to explore what's on offer is to come and see us in person, chat to our staff and students, and check out our facilities.

  • Order a prospectus

    Our prospectuses offer a wealth of information. You can order an undergraduate or postgraduate version, or download a copy now.

  • Help and advice

    Have concerns about university life? Having second thoughts? Don’t panic! Our advisers can help you explore your options for September.