Explore the criminal justice system across the UK and globally with a professionally focused degree
About the school
The School of Criminoloy, Criminal Justice and Law is one of three schools in the Faculty of Social Sciences and Law. The school comprises of four departments, Criminology and Criminal Justice UG, Criminology and Crminal Justice PG, Investigation, Security and Defence and Law, that host a variety of vocationally focused and academic degrees at both undergraduate and postgraduate level.
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Top 5 in the UK
In July 2025 we were named the 5th best university in the UK for student satisfaction (National Student Survey).
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Our Trustpilot score of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 842 user reviews places us above many leading universities.
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global study locations
Study from anywhere online, on campus in Berlin, or at one of our eight UK campuses, including three locations in London.
#1
UK Higher Education Institution
Awarded to Arden University at the EducationInvestor Awards 2026 for our commitment to investment in higher education.
Faculty staff
Dr. Emma Winlow obtained her undergraduate and postgraduate degrees in Criminology and Crime & Justice from the University of Chester and completed her PhD at the University of Gloucestershire. A public criminologist, Emma has extensive leadership and management experience in higher education and is passionate about accessibility, inclusion, and employability in teaching and learning. She established the School of Criminal Justice with these practices in mind. Emma is also a member of the British Society of Criminology and the British Society of Criminology's Teaching and Learning Network.
Dr. Emma Winlow
Head of School Criminology, Criminal Justice and Law
Harriet Jones
Head of Department - Law
Saabirah Osman
Head of Department - Criminology and Criminal Justice UG
Sam Scott
Head of Department, Investigation, Security and Defence
Donna Eastman
Head of Department - Criminology and Criminal Justice PG
