74 Criminology Degrees

Criminology DegreesFilter
    • Online United Kingdom

    Full time, Part time

    3 years

    Distance Learning

    English

    Studying Criminology and Law together provides a fascinating approach to two complementary fields in the Social Sciences. As well as gaining a detailed and in-depth understanding of the criminal justice system, you will examine related elements of the legal system and critically analyse their connection with criminal behaviour in terms of the individual and wider society, focusing on the political, psychological and social aspects of criminology.

    • Online

    Full time, Part time

    3 years

    Distance Learning

    English

    Studying Criminology and Law together provides a fascinating approach to two complementary fields in the Social Sciences. As well as gaining a detailed and in-depth understanding of the criminal justice system, you will examine related elements of the legal system and critically analyse their connection with criminal behaviour in terms of the individual and wider society, focusing on the political, psychological and social aspects of criminology.

  • MS in Justice Studies: Criminology Track

    Campbellsville University Online

    • Campbellsville, USA

    Full time, Part time

    2 years

    Distance Learning

    English

    The online M.S. in Justice Studies - Criminology program from Campbellsville University is designed to enhance your capabilities in law enforcement and help you take the next step in your career towards becoming a criminologist, detective supervisor, forensic psychologist, district attorney, and more.

    • Online

    Full time, Part time

    4 years

    Distance Learning

    English

    The BA (Hons) Criminology and Law with Foundation Year combines two related and established fields in social sciences. On this criminology and law degree, students learn via separate and interdisciplinary study to understand societal foundations and the social world, including social values and behaviours. The complex relationship with social policy is explored through analysing legal concepts, decision making, ethics and social, psychological and political effect.

    • Online United Kingdom

    Part time

    8 months

    Distance Learning

    English

    A thorough understanding of criminological theory has never been more essential with the appearance of new types of crime mean. This 100% online and part-time short course is designed for individuals who want to develop knowledge and skills which are useful for roles in the police force, law enforcement agencies and related sectors. On this online PG Cert, you will explore the interdisciplinary fields of criminology and criminal psychology which covers a range of complex and challenging topics including deviance, terrorism, and the psychological and sociological causes of crime. You will also be able to continue your studies and advance onto our PG Dip or Masters programme.

    • Online United Kingdom

    Full time, Part time

    2 years

    Distance Learning

    English

    Crime, justice and the workings of the law are matters that affect us all and often dominate the news. This degree takes a critical and analytical view of the role and functions of the legal system and examines its relationship with crime, criminal behaviour and criminal justice. You’ll explore issues such as the role and place of law in modern society, processes of criminalisation, violence, anti-social behaviour and inequality, and their implications for justice. You'll gain the ability to critically assess everyday understandings of crime and criminal justice, the social, political, economic, historical and ethical dimensions of law, and gain knowledge of the key institutions which make up criminal justice and legal systems.

    • Online United Kingdom

    Full time, Part time

    3 years

    Distance Learning

    English

    Crime, justice and the workings of the law are matters that affect us all and often dominate the news. This degree takes a critical and analytical view of the role and functions of the legal system and examines its relationship with crime, harm criminal justice. You'll learn to apply research tools and access and evaluate qualitative and quantitative data on crime, victimisation and the societal responses to them. With an appreciation of criminological theorising and evidence, you will develop the skills to comment on crime, victimisation, and responses to crime and deviance, including policy questions, at national, international and global levels. You'll gain the ability to critically assess everyday understandings of crime, harm and criminal justice, the social, political, economic, historical and ethical dimensions of law, as well as gain knowledge of the key institutions which make up criminal justice and legal systems.

    • Online United Kingdom

    Part time

    16 months

    Distance Learning

    English

    What constitutes a crime and what is a just punishment? You may have some ideas about how to answer these questions, but different countries and communities handle them in very different ways. This 100% online and part-time PG Dip will provide you with a thorough understanding of cutting-edge and important topics within criminology and criminal psychology. On this online PG Dip Criminology and Criminal Psychology, you will explore offences such as violent crime, sexual crimes and fire setting. You will also examine a range of perspectives on race, gender, sex and class in the criminal justice system. At the end of the course, you will be able to continue your studies and advance onto the full Master's programme.

    • Online

    Full time, Part time

    1 semester

    Distance Learning

    English, Italian

    PhD by research via Distance Learning is awarded after successfully completing a theoretical research specialization. This research is presented in the form of a doctoral thesis. The PhD (Doctor of Philosophy) is the only doctoral degree that can be achieved through distance learning. The main requirement for a PhD online through distance learning is to present and discuss a thesis of at least 100 pages for review and evaluation by an academic committee at Selinus University. A research thesis for this program should analyze all aspects of criminology, including crime patterns, causes, methods and development of theory, as well as crimes in the modern world and responses to criminal behaviour. Help develop a better understanding of the central issues that define contemporary criminology to allow them to have their own conclusions and assessments. Analyze the principles of an effective criminal investigation, including all aspects of equipment, technology and procedures. Also, describe the investigation techniques and the identification and processing of physical evidence.

    • London, United Kingdom
    • Birmingham, United Kingdom
    • + 1 more

    Full time

    4 years

    Blended, Distance Learning, On-Campus

    English

    The overall aim of the BA (Hons) Criminology & Psychology with Foundation Year enables students to study two well-established fields in social sciences. Both fields are set out to understand the social world which encompasses social values and behaviours. While Psychology studies human behaviours in general, Criminology focuses on criminal behaviours and social orders in particular.

    • Online

    Full time, Part time

    4 years

    Distance Learning

    English

    The overall aim of the BA (Hons) Criminology & Psychology with Foundation Year enables students to study two well-established fields in social sciences. Both fields are set out to understand the social world which encompasses social values and behaviours. While Psychology studies human behaviours in general, Criminology focuses on criminal behaviours and social orders in particular.

    • Online United Kingdom

    Full time, Part time

    4 years

    Distance Learning

    English

    The BA (Hons) Criminology and Law with Foundation Year enables students to study two linked and well-established fields in social sciences. Students approach the subjects through both separate and interdisciplinary study and gain an understanding of the foundations of society and the social world which encompasses both social values and behaviours. The overall aim of the programme is to instil a way of thinking and transferable skills which enable effective interdisciplinary analysis, synthesis and application of the two disciplines whether taken independently or together.

  • MSc Criminology and Criminal Psychology

    University of Essex Online

    • Online United Kingdom

    Part time

    2 years

    Distance Learning

    English

    Wherever there are people, crime will follow, which makes criminology and criminal psychology an exciting interdisciplinary field to study. The specialist criminological knowledge and skills you gain through this 100% online and part-time Masters could open up a variety of careers within offender support, security services, alcohol and drug rehabilitation, plus many more. This online MSc Criminology and Criminal Psychology will provide you with a sociological introduction to crime, causation and criminological theory. You will disseminate research undertaken at the University of Essex’s Centre for Criminology which informs both academia and public policy. This includes research strands in crime and the media, green criminology as well as terrorism, security and surveillance. You will explore the challenges that arise when investigating complex crime and how these challenges can sometimes derail an investigation. And you will learn how to critically evaluate the application of investigative strategies and assess a range of scientific, forensic and techniques that are available to complex crime investigators. You will gain an overview of the links between mental disorder, personality disorder and crime and develop a thorough understanding of forensic psychology and its role in the assessment, treatment and management of mentally disordered offenders. You will also develop a critical understanding of the historic relationship between psychology and police practice, including where psychology has had the greatest impact on policing.

    • Online United Kingdom

    Full time, Part time

    4 years

    Distance Learning

    English

    Do you want to become a cybercrime specialist but need to build your academic confidence ahead of your studies? Our BA (Hons) Criminology with Cybercrime with Foundation Year will provide you with the support you need to succeed, followed by in-depth knowledge of the criminal justice system and the latest cybersecurity developments across the UK and globally.

  • Bachelor of Arts in Criminology

    Carlow University Online

    • Online USA

    Full time, Part time

    3 years

    Distance Learning

    English

    Become a compassionate and competent agent of change with an online BA in Criminology from Carlow University. Graduates emerge from Carlow's criminology program prepared with the foundational knowledge of the criminal justice system and a crucial understanding of how trauma and mental health can impact criminal behavior. Our flexible, 100 percent online program can be completed in as few as three years. Students graduate prepared for a broad range of criminology careers or graduate study.