Criminology (Hons) University of Hull

Overview

You’ll put the theory into practice on field trips to courts, the police control centre and prisons, as well as policing projects and placements. And expect speakers from the sector, including the youth justice board, victim support, the probation service and citizens advice.

Emerging out of our close partnerships, locally, regionally and nationally, you’ll explore social movements pushing for change on topics including prison abolition and drug use.

You’ll get the chance to apply for a variety of placements, for example with Humberside Police or the prison service. As well as being introduced to significant regional and national employers at our annual Crime and Social Justice careers event..

Career

• The knowledge and skills you’ll gain on a Criminology degree at Hull are genuinely career enhancing.

• Through placements, work experience and a diverse course of study and research, you’ll gain the key skills that are in demand across a wide range of careers.

• Helping witnesses cope with the emotional impact of giving evidence in court, supporting vulnerable young people and their families, and helping offenders lead law-abiding lives after release from prison, are all jobs our graduates have gone on to do.

• You could go onto roles within the police force, HM Prison Service, the Probation Service, legal professions, social work, the charity sector or the Civil Service.