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Criminology and Policing courses

Join one of the longest-established criminology departments in the world, with a team that supports policy development at national and international level.

Why study at MDX

Why study criminology and policing at Middlesex?

Study criminology at Middlesex to understand the causes of crime and its impact on society.

Our criminology and policing courses allow you to specialise in criminal justice, policing, or youth justice. You will explore all aspects of modern criminology, from cybercrime to criminal psychology at one of the world’s longest-established criminology departments.

You’ll benefit from real-life projects and close links to industry with key criminal justice agencies such as the Metropolitan Police and the Probation Service. We also give you the choice of taking your studies abroad for a semester at one of our partner universities in America or Europe.

At postgraduate level, you’ll get expert support for further study and advanced workplace experience, to build your career in criminology and policing.

Criminology and policing careers

Past graduates have successful careers in areas including:

  • Central and local government
  • The police
  • Court services
  • Youth justice
  • Victim support services
  • Voluntary and community-based sector

Why study criminology and policing at Middlesex

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Specialist module options

Shape your criminology degree towards your chosen field

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Work placements

Get experience and skills with employers including the Metropolitan Police

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Study abroad

Take your studies abroad for a semester at one of our partnership universities in America or Europe

Attend a subject session

Explore our practical, career-focused courses, receive application and personal statement advice at our online subject sessions in December.

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