Undergraduate

Criminology, Investigation and Policing

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Study Criminology, Investigation and Policing at Leeds Trinity

At Leeds Trinity, you'll explore the causes and impacts of crime and the role of agencies that respond to it.

You'll study areas such as criminal law, policing, forensics, human rights and youth justice, depending on your chosen degree.

You'll learn in a supportive environment at our new Leeds City Campus, with access to modern facilities and expert teaching.

Professional placements or volunteering opportunities give you the chance to gain experience in charities or local authorities and prepare for a wide range of careers.

Ready to make more happen?

Secure your place at Leeds Trinity University. Apply before the UCAS equal consideration deadline on Wednesday 14 January.

Have questions about your application, or want to find out more about life at Leeds Trinity before you make your decision? Visit us at our Information Fair on Saturday 10 January to meet your future lecturers and chat to our current students.

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Our achievements

Criminology is ranked 5th in the UK for student satisfaction

The Complete University Guide 2026 - Sociology discipline (which includes Criminology) student satisfaction subject league table​, released June 2025

3rd in Yorkshire for Teaching among universities in the UK included for Sociology

National Student Survey 2025

Leeds Trinity University is ranked in the top 25 in the UK for Criminology

The Guardian University Guide 2026

2nd in Yorkshire for Learning Opportunities among universities in the UK included for Sociology

National Student Survey 2025

2nd in Yorkshire for Academic Support among universities in the UK included for Sociology

National Student Survey 2025

Leeds Trinity University is 11th in the UK for Criminology 'teaching quality'

The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2026, Criminology teaching quality subject league table

Leeds Trinity University is 1st in the UK for 'satisfaction with feedback'

The Guardian University Guide 2026

Our courses

Course title Award Year of entry
Criminology BA (Hons) 2026 View course
Criminology and Sociology BA Joint (Hons) 2026 View course
Criminology and Sociology with Foundation Year BA Joint (Hons) 2026 View course
Criminology with Foundation Year BA (Hons) 2026 View course
Criminology with Police Studies BA Combined (Hons) 2026 View course
Criminology with Police Studies with Foundation Year BA Combined (Hons) 2026 View course
Policing and Investigation BA (Hons) 2026 View course
Policing and Investigation with Foundation Year BA (Hons) 2026 View course
Professional Policing BA (Hons) 2026 View course
Professional Policing with Foundation Year BA (Hons) 2026 View course

I've got a real passion for criminology and looking at why people commit crimes. I'd like to use my degree to find work within the probation sector, drug rehabilitation or a criminology-based role in government.

Perry Aston
Criminology and Sociology graduate
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