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Criminology

Criminology

8th in the UK for graduate prospects

Our Criminology graduates are among the most successful when it comes to securing graduate-level work or further study. Find out what's behind our ranking — and what it could mean for your future.

Studying Criminology at Royal Holloway

What can you expect from a criminology degree at Royal Holloway? Find out more here.

When crime feels like justice

What makes ordinary people root for criminals? Why do hackers, gangs and even mafias sometimes look like heroes in the public eye?

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Professor Rosie Meek

Professor of Criminology

“My work in criminal justice is a real world topic.”
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8th in the UK

for graduate prospects (out of 88 universities)

Source: The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide, 2026

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  • Criminology

    Criminology and Psychology

    3 years full time

    BSc CL83

  • Criminology

    Criminology and Psychology with a Year in Industry

    4 years full time

    BSc LC38

  • Criminology

    Criminology and Sociology with a Year in Industry

    4 years full time

    BSc LL33

  • Criminology

    Criminology and Sociology

    3 years full time

    BSc LM39

  • Criminology

    Criminology

    3 years full time

    BSc M900

  • Law School

    Law with Sociology with a Year in Industry

    3 years full time

    LLB ML33

  • Law School

    Law with Criminology with a Year in Industry

    4 years full time

    LLB ML13

  • Law School

    Law with Criminology

    3 years full time

    LLB ML12

  • Law School

    Law with Sociology

    3 years full time

    LLB ML23

  • Social Work

    Social Science

    3 years full time

    BSc L301

  • Criminology

    MSc Criminology: Research Methods and Applications

    1 year full time

    MSc

  • Criminology

    Criminology PhD

    4 years full time

    PhD

  • Law School

    Terrorism and Counter-Terrorism Studies

    1 year full time

    MSc

  • History

    Gender Studies: History and Socio-Legal Studies pathway

    1 year full time

    MSc

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