Why study here?
We draw on a wide range of human and social science disciplines to explore the key issues of our time – race, gender, immigration, crime, social injustice and youth unemployment – and help you to answer critical questions about society in the UK and beyond. You’ll benefit from our friendly, inclusive and supportive learning environment and our central London location which provides inspiration and takes your learning outside the classroom.
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2024/25 Full-time
2025/26 Full-time
2024/25 Full-time
2024/25 Part-time day
2025/26 Full-time
2025/26 Part-time day
Known for our combination of pure, practice-led and applied approaches, and for using our knowledge for the betterment of society we offer PhD, MPhil, DProf and MRes study. We can provide you with guidance on how to write your research proposal and our entry requirements for a Research Degree.
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Our criminology and sociology teaching teams are award-winning and at the cutting edge of research, and they are members of our Centre for Social Justice Research. You’ll benefit from our strong links with NGOs, courts, and prisons, providing you with unique insights into the field. We make the most of our central location, with field trips around the city, museum visits and themed street walks, and we also organise field trips abroad.
As part of our Criminology, Criminology and Sociology and Sociology degrees you’ll complete a work-based learning module in year two, giving you the opportunity to network and gain work experience. Opportunities can include placements with the Metropolitan Police, Explore Teaching or internships with research groups.
Job roles
Our Criminology and Sociology courses will prepare you for careers such as:
- Probation officer
- Youth Justice worker
- Civil Servant
- Local Government Officer
- Charity/NGO worker
- Social researcher
- Police officer
- Teacher
Westminster Stories
Pilot Metropolitan Police Service work placement
The collaboration has led to Sociology and Criminology students gaining experience of what it is like to be an officer or detective.
Convict Criminology field trip
Seven Global Criminology MA students visited prison education projects in Brazil and Argentina.
Students complete Metropolitan Police placements
35 students got the opportunity to see what it's like to train to be an officer or detective in the Metropolitan Police Service.
Chat with our students
Ask some of our current students about their experience of life at the University of Westminster.
What our students say
Rachel O Connor
Criminology BA Honours - 2020
Fraud Analyst Investigator | Serious Fraud Office
The most valuable part of the course was the support we received during my time studying. The lecturers ensured that we were always well-resourced and comfortable with the understanding of given tasks and assignments.
Harkiran Kaur Bharij
Sociology BA - 2020
I always knew that I wanted to study in London. Not only is the city home to some of the best universities internationally, but it's also one of the most multicultural and diverse places in the world.
Kelsea Costin
Sociology BA - 2023
The Sociology team at Westminster are incredibly compassionate, and I always felt supported in and outside of class. This helped to create trusting relationships with my lecturers and I felt comfortable being myself.
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Explore our Regent campus, where Criminology and Sociology is taught.
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