Criminology

What is criminal behaviour? What motivates offenders? How does crime impact victims, and which punishments should be imposed on criminals? These are some of the questions you’ll explore on our criminology courses.

Study at Surrey and you’ll investigate the cause and effect of criminal actions, the form and outcome of social disorders, the policing and regulation of public disorder, the criminal justice system, and the relationship between behaviours and punishments.

Our courses are highly ranked in the UK, sitting 5th in the UK for general, applied and forensic sciences in the Daily Mail University Guide 2027 and 8th for criminology in the Guardian University Guide 2026.

Unsure which criminology degree is right for you? 

Our comprehensive guide will explain the differences between each course and what makes them unique.