Criminology - BSc (Hons)

This course is subject to change as we are updating our modules for September 2026 entry. We'll publish the new module details as soon as they're confirmed. What factors can explain changes in crime rates?

How is climate change linked to the crimes of the powerful? Are prisons the appropriate response to criminal acts? Are we all treated equally before the law?

These are some of the issues you will explore in this course, by looking at the complex interactions between the state, the offender, the victim and society. You will think critically about how laws are made and how social structures shape both crime and responses to crime. Why Criminology at LSBU? check-circle On this course, 87.1% of students think that teaching staff are good at explaining things (National Student Survey 2025). puzzle-piece We have an employability guarantee.

We offer opportunities for all undergraduate students in Year 1 to build employability skills which leads to Year 2 opportunities to apply for placements in our ‘Working In’ Module. mortar-board We have strong professional links. Our Criminology courses open pathways to careers in a variety of settings including probation, policing, the prison service, NGOs, local authorities, the voluntary sector, youth offending teams, teaching, social work and administration. users Experienced research informed teaching by experts - you'll learn from expert professionals who know what it takes to succeed in the field. Our research-active academics whose work is nationally and internationally recognised, and informs your learning.

Our critical approaches routed in the community and lived experiences. Our critical approaches are rooted in the community, lived experiences and underpinned by a commitment to social justice. power-off Examples of expertise include Crime Location Place and Space; Contemporary Criminology; Gender and Youth Justice; Policing; Prisons; and Crimes of the powerful. book You’ll have access to our Oxford University Press Trove online library of high quality textbooks. We also have an award-winning library for group and quiet study space. link Link with the LSBU Justice, Conflict, Activism and Communities Research Group, which organises a series of research seminars and public events throughout the year where you can meet with researchers, practitioners and campaigners.

Mode Duration Start date Application code Application method Full-time 3 years September M930 UCAS Watch our video to see how you can make yourself at home studying at LSBU. Location Southwark Campus London South Bank University student union is located at 103 Borough Rd, London SE1 0AA. If you are visiting our Southwark Campus, you may wish to use our downloadable campus map (PNG File 466 KB).

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