Explore crime, justice and what drives human behaviour.

At University of Roehampton, our criminology degree courses combine practical learning with specialist teaching to help you build the knowledge, confidence and analytical skills employers value.
 
From criminal justice and policing to criminal psychology and digital forensics, you'll explore why crime happens, how society responds and how criminology can help make a positive difference in communities, the criminal justice system and law enforcement.

Why study Criminology at Roehampton?

  • Explore crime from different perspectives: Study crime, justice and human behaviour through criminology, policing, criminal psychology and digital forensics.
  • Connect learning to real world issues: Examine contemporary challenges including cybercrime, violence, rehabilitation, inequality and the impact of crime on individuals and communities.
  • Specialist teaching and practical insight: Learn from academics with expertise across criminology, criminal justice and psychology, helping you connect theory to current issues and professional practice.
  • Develop career-ready skills: Build analytical, research and communication skills valued across policing, probation, youth justice, charities, policy, investigation and the wider criminal justice sector.
  • Study in London: Learn in one of the UK’s most diverse and complex cities, where crime, justice, policy and social change can be explored beyond the classroom.
  • A supportive learning community: Benefit from small class sizes, personalised support and a campus community designed to help you grow in confidence throughout your degree.

Accommodation & support

Starting university through Clearing can feel like a big step, but you won’t be doing it alone.

We offer cost-of-living support that really makes a difference, along with timetables designed to fit around you. You’ll also benefit from affordable accommodation and career guidance tailored to your ambitions, so you have the confidence to succeed every step of the way. 

Frequently Asked Questions

Find answers to the most common questions about Clearing, from offers and results day to accommodation, finance and what happens next. If you need quick guidance before making your next move, you’ll find it here.

You'll speak to one of our friendly Admissions Advisers who are there to help you and answer any questions. 

When you call, please have the following information ready:

  • Your UCAS ID number if you have one. (Don't worry, we can help you even if you are not already in the UCAS system)
  • A list of your qualifications (including GCSEs) and the grades you achieved in each
  • The name of the course you are interested in

We'll ask you for the information above and then will let you know if we can make you an offer. 

At this stage, offers will be conditional and will only be confirmed once you have added a Clearing choice in UCAS or made a direct application and met your conditions.

Flexible offer-making - we will consider your wider circumstances in considering your offer. We accept a wide range of qualifications including BTEC qualifications, A-levels, and T-levels and will offer flexibility depending on your wider circumstances. We welcome applications from students of all ages and backgrounds.

Remember, we will only be able to help you if you already have all your results.

Please note that any offer made is subject to our student contract.

We'll send you a provisional offer email which will have details of the next steps – make sure you keep an eye out for it!

We'll have rooms available for you in our on-campus accommodation. If you accept your offer by Thursday 11 Septmeber, we can guarantee you a place.

Check out our accommodation

Yes! You can book onto a campus tour! Find out more about our upcoming events.

Ready to take the next step?

Get in touch to explore our Criminology degrees, find the right course for you and take the next step towards applying.

Our team is here to answer your questions and support you throughout the application process.