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School of Criminology
We are a research-intensive, multi-disciplinary community of criminologists. For more than thirty years we have demonstrated excellence in teaching, research, enterprise and training. Our work shapes international policy.
The University’s research is ranked 30 in the UK in the Research Excellence Framework 2021, according to analysis by Times Higher Education.
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My degree has given me real insight into the criminal justice system, offenders and a broader understanding of society as a whole.