Criminology
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Study Criminology at Leeds Trinity
Explore the causes and impacts of crime and the role of agencies that respond to it with a Criminology degree at Leeds Trinity.
You'll study areas such as criminal law, forensics, human rights and youth justice, depending on your chosen degree.
With embedded professional work placements, you’ll chance to gain experience in charities or local authorities and prepare for a wide range of careers all as part of your degree.
You'll learn in a supportive environment at our new Leeds City Campus, with access to modern facilities and expert teaching.
Your journey starts here
Clearing opens on 2 July. If you've changed your mind about your university or course, received different results to what you were expecting, or are applying for the first time, Clearing gives you the chance to take control of your future.
Whether you're interested in studying with us this year or next year, our Open Day on Saturday 4 July is the perfect place to start.
You'll have the chance to learn more about the courses you're interested in, ask your Clearing questions, chat to our students and academics and get a feel for student life at LTU.
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Our achievements
96% of our Criminology, Investigation and Policing graduates are in employment or further study 15 months after graduating
Graduate Outcomes, Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA), published 2025
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, 2027-28 | View course |
| Criminology and Sociology | BA Joint (Hons) | 2026, 2027-28 | View course |
| Criminology and Sociology with Foundation Year | BA Joint (Hons) | 2026, 2027-28 | View course |
| Criminology with Foundation Year | BA (Hons) | 2026, 2027-28 | View course |
| Criminology with Police Studies | BA Combined (Hons) | 2026, 2027-28 | View course |
| Criminology with Police Studies with Foundation Year | BA Combined (Hons) | 2026, 2027-28 | View course |