Criminology and Professional Policing Crime Scene Room at Hull

Study Criminology, Sociology and Professional Policing at Hull

Want to discover the causes of crime? Ready to stand up to injustice? Join a thriving subject area where you’ll learn about crime, justice and deviance. You’ll investigate the nature of crime. Its causes. Its consequences. And join the search for solutions.

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Learn in the line of duty

Through placements, work experience and a diverse course of theoretical study and research, you’ll gain the key skills that are in demand across a wide range of careers.

Since pioneering this exciting area of study over 50 years ago, we’ve built a powerful reputation and strong links with local, regional and national criminal justice agencies.

These partnerships give us unique insight into the world of criminology. So everything you learn is shaped by the latest industry knowledge and techniques.

Plus, our Criminology students get the chance to apply for a placement with Humberside Police and work with areas like CSI, the Special Branch Ports Unit, community policing, cybercrime and the custody suite. And visit crime scenes, observe interviews and collect evidence.

So by the time you graduate, you’ll be ready to work in this life-changing industry.

Joint 4th in UK

for Value Added¹

Over 50 years of experience

as a leading criminology centre

Hands-on

Get to grips – literally – with topics from modern-day slavery to knife crime in our purpose-built replica crime scene.

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Gain experience in the field

You’ll put the theory into practice on field trips to courts, police stations and prisons, as well as policing projects and placements. All thanks to our close partnerships with local and national criminal justice agencies.

When you choose one of our Criminology degrees, you’ll also get the chance to apply for a semester-long placement with Humberside Police.²

Learn in the line of duty

Jade Heredia BA Criminology & Forensic Science at the University of Hull

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Jade Heredia and Megan Witty completed a semester-long placement with Humberside Police as part of their criminology courses.

Jasmine Morley

Jasmine Morley chose to study Criminology at Hull for the chance to complete a placement with Humberside Police.

Step out of the classroom

We’re one of the few universities in the UK to have a purpose-built replica crime scene facility right here on campus.

Put what you learn into practise and get hands-on collecting evidence, exploring criminal activity and seeing the world of forensic science brought to life.

And it means that when you graduate, you’ll be leaving us with practical experience that gives you an edge over the competition.

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Facilities at the University of Hull are among the best in the field and are benefitting from considerable investment to make our overall offer second to none. We're always looking for new technologies and new ways to enhance the experience for both students and businesses.

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Crime scene facility

Our newly developed crime scene facility provides detailed and realistic crime scenes for you to explore. Collect evidence, explore criminal activity and see the world of forensic science brought to life.

Gain real-world skills

When you choose one of our Criminology degrees, you’ll get the chance to apply for a semester-long placement with Humberside Police. You’ll work with areas like CSI, the Special Branch Ports Unit, community policing, cyber crime and the custody suite. And you’ll visit crime scenes, observe interviews and collect evidence.

Career ready

Get a real taste of life as a police officer by training as a Special Constable or Police Service Volunteer alongside your Professional Policing degree.

We work closely with Humberside Police to ensure that all our Professional Policing students can apply to become a Special Constable or Police Service Volunteer. Gain first-hand experience of policing and be trained in areas including powers of arrest, public order, burglary and theft – and graduate ready to start your policing career.

Real stories

A quick guide to studying criminology at Hull

Do the opportunities you have at university make a difference when you apply for a job?

The answer is yes. And here at Hull, you develop skills that are topical, practical and fit for purpose in the modern world as part of a career-focused degree.

But we don’t expect you to just take our word for it. That’s why we gave Abbie, one of our Criminology students, 60 seconds to describe what it’s really like to study at Hull.

Hear Abbie's story

Global pioneer

The impact of our research stretches across the globe

A pioneer in the field, we were one of the first universities in the UK to teach criminology over 50 years ago.

We're still at the forefront of the field today and our world-class research informs and responds to local, national and international needs.

We work with research partners throughout the UK, Europe and Africa including governments, the voluntary sector, public services and the community, with our research powering our teaching. Our expert staff will even design modules with you in mind.

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Our doors are always open to unclosed minds

So whoever you are, wherever you're from and wherever you want to go, we'd love to meet you.

Book your visit now, and discover how one day at Hull can change every day.

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Criminology is ranked joint 4th in the UK for value added. The Guardian University Rankings 2026

Only available on Criminology courses, not Professional Policing.