There are many reasons to study Criminology at Loughborough, here are just a few.

  • You will learn from leading scholars who are researching contemporary criminological issues and actively shaping the formation of social policy and practice.
  • You will also benefit from guest lectures by external speakers who are experienced professionals in the Criminal Justice System or crime related public authorities and charities.
  • The course has close links with the Centre for Research in Social Policy (CRSP) which is based in the Department of Criminology, Sociology and Social Policy and has an international reputation for its research on issues related to poverty, living standards and income adequacy.
  • Criminology is taught within the interdisciplinary School of Social Sciences and Humanities. As part of your degree, you can choose to study topics in sociology, social psychology, and media and communications.

My Dissertation: By Tom Gordon

Criminology and Sociology student Tom Gordon talks about his dissertation ‘What can the UK learn from Portugal’s “health first” approach to tackling drug use?’

Harriet working on her laptop.

Harriet

I worked at a Category B Male Prison as a Resettlement Case Manager on my placement year. From day one, I was given so much responsibility.
Valerie standing in front of a colourful wall.

Valerie

The best thing about my course is the flexibility. There are so many modules to choose from which range from sociology, media, psychology and languages. I felt like I had control and could choose what I wanted to learn more about, which is great.