Criminology and sociology

Understand the cause of crime and its impact on society

Study criminology and sociology and explore contemporary issues, controversies and current debate in the field.

Interested in criminology or criminal justice? At LJMU, you'll gain an understanding of how crime occurs, who commits it, how it is measured and how it impacts on the lives of different social groups. 

Sociology, on the other hand, enables you to delve into the makeup of society; exploring the history and legacy of the subject while developing insights into current and emerging problems including social division and inequality, social policy, culture and globalisation.