Undergraduate courses in Criminal Justice and International Relations

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£2.2m simulation facilities

Mirror real-life experiences in our brand-new facilities, from living spaces to our prison cell.

Partnerships and professional links

Including the Staffordshire Forensic Partnership, the Crime and Society Research Group, and more.

Gain real-world experience via our Cold Case Unit

We offer opportunities for students to get involved in solving active cold cases

If you’re looking for a place to start a career within our justice system, security and intelligence or international relations, we have courses to help get you there.

At Staffordshire University, we have the expertise, facilities and professional networks to give you the competitive edge when you graduate.

Whether you’re looking to study criminology, forensics, policing, or security and intelligence, we have a course for you.

All our degrees are designed and delivered by the experts and with our connections with the likes of West Midlands Police, our work experience opportunities, and our outstanding facilities, you’ll have everything you need to get the edge on the competition when you graduate.

What's more, in the Guardian University Guide 2024 we were ranked 2nd for Criminology and 8th for Forensic Science. This reflects the quality of our teaching, the student experience and the support we offer. 

Courses

Criminology BSc (Hons)/ MSci

Optional pathways in Victimology, Offender Management, Organised Crime and Terrorism.

Study options
Full-time
Foundation year
Placement year
Integrated Masters

Features

Media - League Tables story

University climbs up the League Tables

Staffordshire University has welcomed its improvement in two major League Tables – one of which recognises its commitment to social diversity.
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Graduate celebrates “perfect start” to career in forensics

A recent Staffordshire University graduate says landing a job in digital forensics is the “perfect start” to her career
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Footmarks, fingerprints and a first class degree for forensics graduate

Studying at Staffordshire University has provided a Forensic Science graduate with invaluable work experience with two UK police forces
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Students invited to get ahead of results day

Staffordshire University is urging students who are awaiting their examination results to get ahead of results day.

Student Experience - Trip to Lower Saxony Police Academy

Policing and Criminal Investigation student, Daniel Yasein, talks about the opportunity to visit Lower Saxony Police Academy in Germany, and the highlights of the experience.

Student Experience - International Security Expo 2023

Level 5 BSc Criminology student, Melanie Connolly, shares her experience of the International Security Expo 2023 and offers her recommendations.

Our friendly enquiries team are on hand to answer any questions you may have about your course, life at University of Staffordshire and much more.

in the UK for Quality Education

Sustainable Development Goal 4, Times Higher Education Impact Rankings 2024

for Career Prospects

Whatuni Student Choice Awards 2023

for Facilities

Whatuni Student Choice Awards 2023

for Social Inclusion

The Times and The Sunday Times Good University Guide 2023

of Research Impact is ‘Outstanding’ or ‘Very Considerable’

Research Excellence Framework 2021

of Research is “Internationally Excellent” or “World Leading”

Research Excellence Framework 2021

Four Star Rating

QS Star Ratings 2021