Criminology (Hons) University of Gloucestershire

Overview

This Criminology (Hons) course from University of Gloucestershire provides deep insight into forensic investigation, community policing, crime prevention, and deterrence strategies. You’ll gain hands-on experience through internships, fieldwork, and applied research.

You’ll also explore emerging areas in criminology, such as green criminology, restorative justice, and the criminology of media and culture.

From understanding the impact of race and gender on justice outcomes, to addressing the complexities of youth justice and policing in communities, you’ll be prepared to confront pressing societal issues and contribute to meaningful change.

Career opportunities:

One of the many ways our students become career-ready, is through opportunities to take part in research projects with their lecturers, including writing papers, analysing data and working on media projects.

Past and current students have been active researchers on the following research projects with their lecturers:

• Sexual Violence Research Group  
• Analysis of CBC Women’s Safety Survey  
• Remembering Srebrenica annual commemoration and ongoing educational work  
• Assisting police investigations of homicide tracking threat escalation patterns 
• Assisting lawyers in building a case against Andrew Tate 
• Assisting lawyers in cases of appeal against homicide convictions 
• Assisting police in investigating sudden deaths that may have been staged as non-suspicious

Social science graduates have secured a range of diverse and rewarding career paths. Alumni examples include: 

• Safeguarding Officer, Police 
• Forensic Criminologist 
• Financial Crime Prevention Officer
• Risk Control Consultant in Banking 
• Revenge Porn Helpline Officer 
• Rehabilitation Officer of sexual offenders  
• Offender Resettlement Worker 
• HMP Belmarsh