Criminology and History (Hons) Keele University

Overview

The Criminology and History (Hons) at Keele University provides a comprehensive exploration of criminal behaviour and the pivotal historical events that have constructed modern society. Students investigate the nature of justice and victimisation while decoding the cultural and political shifts that influence contemporary global challenges.

Why Criminology and History (Hons) at Keele University?

• Ranked within the Global Top 300 for Social Sciences according to the Times Higher Education World University Subject Rankings 2022.
• Benefit from the expertise of a pioneer institution that first introduced undergraduate Criminology teaching in the United Kingdom.
• Access diverse professional opportunities, including work placements and study abroad programmes at international partner universities.
• Develop high-level analytical skills by evaluating how historical legacies continue to impact social order and criminal justice systems today.

Tuition Fee Breakdown

• International fee: GBP 18200 per year
• National fee: GBP 9535 per year

Visit the Fees and Funding section for a breakdown in your local currency.

Syllabus

Modules may include:

Year 1

• Understanding Crime, Understanding Criminal Justice
• Defining Moments in World History, 1000-2000
• Murder, Death and Destruction
• Policing, Prevention and Punishment
• Imagining Social Order & Deviance
• Modern History
• History in Media and Film
• Becoming a Social Scientist
• Applied History

Year 2

• Themes, Sources and Debates in History
• Social Science Research Methods and Data Analysis
• Prisons, Punishment, Probation
• Challenges and Issues in Criminal Justice
• Social Design
• Crime Across Borders
• Colonial Legacies
• Persecution in Medieval Europe

Year 3

• Independent study Project in Criminology
• Independent study Project in History
• Policing the 21st Century
• Crime Prevention, Partnerships and Community Safety
• Harm, Justice and Power
• Beyond Human
• Age of Migration in a Global Perspective
• Slavery and Abolition in America since 1619

Careers with Criminology and History (Hons)

Graduates are equipped with the critical thinking and research capabilities required for diverse professional sectors. Many progress into roles within the police service, probation, and youth work, or pursue careers in local government and the civil service.

The analytical nature of the degree also prepares students for success in journalism, law, and heritage management. Graduates may find employment in non-governmental organisations, community development, or choose to advance their expertise through postgraduate study.