School of Criminology, Sociology and Social Policy
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Choose Leicester and join a thriving and internationally renowned community who are helping to shape healthy, resilient and safer futures.
Our cutting-edge research in criminology, sociology and social policy powers our teaching and research degrees. We offer you the opportunity to explore the complex issues that affect our world, from social change and justice to inequality and identity.
We provide an inspirational and friendly atmosphere in which to study. You will be encouraged to develop your own ideas and contribute to debates that are constantly being renewed and revisited as our society changes.
Undergraduate
Our undergraduate courses in criminology provide a complete study of crime, deviance and justice helping you to develop your knowledge and understanding of core criminological issues.
Our undergraduate courses in sociology provide a thorough and exciting grounding in social change, identity, inequality and belonging, helping you develop your sociological imagination.
Flexibility underpins our degrees, which means you will get to shape the content of your degree to suit your own interests. Whichever direction you choose, you will be taught by enthusiastic researchers who are keen to share their expertise with you.
Postgraduate
Our postgraduate courses will develop your capacity for imaginative, rigorous and critical thinking. As well as gaining in-depth subject-specific knowledge, you will also develop the skills required to undertake criminological research. At every step, your study is underpinned by our expertise and innovation in research.
Our courses provide you with a thorough knowledge of your chosen subject, and you will develop skills that are highly sought-after by employers, giving you a head start in today's competitive job market.
- Criminology MSc
- Crime, Justice and Psychology MSc
- Security and Risk Management MSc (distance learning)
Research degrees
The School of Criminology, Sociology and Social Policy is a vibrant research community, and home to world-leading criminologists and sociologists conducting impactful research that changes lives. Studying a PhD with us means that you will be supervised by someone who is at the forefront of their field. We have the capacity to supervise a broad range of research topics because of our diverse staff interests and offer supervision across research areas that reflect the School’s strategic research themes.
As well as expert supervision, the School will ensure you receive general support and training as you progress through your degree, providing a solid grounding for you to achieve success in your PhD.
The School has world class academic staff who genuinely care about the success of their students and will go above and beyond to provide quality teaching and guidance for the entirety of the degree process.
In lectures and seminars we are encouraged to share our views and opinions. Being able to shape our own learning is truly amazing.
My experience has been nothing short of fascinating and I have had access to opportunities that I wouldn't have had elsewhere. The vast range of modules is impressive and the support provided by staff has enabled me to succeed in my studies.