Criminology, BA (Hons)

About the courseStudying Criminology at Sussex, you'll apply key approaches to critical contemporary issues.You'll gain theoretical knowledge and learn to understand crime and the criminal justice system. On graduation, you'll have the skills needed for a variety of careers.You're taught by experts who influence theoretical debates and inform policy and practice. They specialise on topics ranging from policing, terrorism, and victims of crime to capital punishment, and crimes against humanity - meaning that you'll focus on the real-world impact of criminologyAbout SussexSussex graduates change the world. Our students become the leaders of the future, making discoveries, improving lives and changing things for the better.Study with us to join a welcoming and inspiring community of staff and students from more than 140 countries.LocationWe shape the world from a fantastic campus on the UK’s beautiful south coast.We are the only UK university surrounded by a national park, so you can step off campus to explore the hills and woodlands of the South Downs. The vibrant, colourful and creative seaside city of Brighton & Hove is just nine minutes away.With Brighton voted the happiest city in England for students, (Student Living Survey, Sodexo, 2018) there can be few better places to study.