Criminology at Leicester

Since its inauguration in 1987 the Department of Criminology has established itself as a thriving and internationally-renowned department. Leicester is one of the very few universities in the country to have its own department exclusively dedicated to researching and teaching criminology, and our students benefit from learning in an environment that is home to some of the UK’s leading criminologists. The Department is a first point of contact for journalists needing information and advice on crime issues and it is regularly called on by national and local governments to assist with policy development. 

The success of the BA Criminology course is reflected in its very strong performance in the annual National Student Survey and we have been in the top 10 since the survey began in 2005. In the latest statistics for the last completed academic year (2010/11) the BA Criminology is ranked third in the country for courses of its type and sixth of all of the programmes across the University of Leicester in terms of course satisfaction. In 2012 the Department of Criminology was ranked in the top 5 in the Guardian's league table of social policy and administration departments(which includes criminology).

These statistics reflect the popularity of the course amongst its undergraduates as well as the dedication of the academic staff.

The Department of Criminology undertakes research, training and postgraduate teaching in the study of crime and criminal justice, policing, crime prevention, security and risk management, community safety, and associated fields. With an established global reputation for research and academic excellence, the Department provides a stimulating academic environment where students from around the world engage in informed debate, develop their knowledge and skills, and contribute to a wider understanding of their subject area. Postgraduate students are an integral part of the academic life of the Department.