--- title: "School of Criminology, Criminal Justice and Law" description: "Discover Arden University's School of Criminology, Criminal Justice and Law, offering comprehensive programmes to prepare you for a successful career in criminal justice. Enrol today!" canonical: "https://arden.ac.uk/about-us/faculties/schools/school-of-criminology-criminal-justice-and-law" published: 2025-01-09 updated: 2026-08-26 author: "Arden University" --- # School of Criminology, Criminal Justice and Law ## 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. Arden in numbers Top 5 in the UK In July 2025 we were named the 5th best university in the UK for student satisfaction (National Student Survey). 4.6 on TrustPilot Our Trustpilot score of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 842 user reviews places us above many leading universities. 9 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](https://cdn.arden.ac.uk/s3fs-public/styles/quote_m/public/2022-10/IMG_3568.JPG) 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](https://cdn.arden.ac.uk/s3fs-public/styles/quote_low/public/2021-04/Harriet%20Jones.png) Harriet Jones Head of Department - Law ![Saabirah Osman](https://cdn.arden.ac.uk/s3fs-public/styles/quote_low/public/2023-02/Staff%20Cards%20%281%29.png) Saabirah Osman Head of Department - Criminology and Criminal Justice UG ![Sam Scott](https://cdn.arden.ac.uk/s3fs-public/styles/quote_low/public/2025-03/Sam%20Scott%20%282%29.jpg) Sam Scott Head of Department, Investigation, Security and Defence ![Donna Eastman](https://cdn.arden.ac.uk/s3fs-public/styles/quote_low/public/2026-06/image-20260615-110035.png) Donna Eastman Head of Department - Criminology and Criminal Justice PG [meet the team](https://arden.ac.uk/about-us/faculties/schools/school-of-criminology-criminal-justice-and-law/meet-the-team) ` ## Latest news 12 Films Every Aspiring Criminologist Should Watch News ![12 Films Every Aspiring Criminologist Should Watch](https://cdn.arden.ac.uk/s3fs-public/styles/news_story_low/public/2021-07/12%20Films%20Every%20Aspiring%20Criminologist%20Should%20Watch%20standard%20card.png?VersionId=V8kDN2p.rxWZYjEMk2xGkpIKdZNZzekq&itok=wT-ea2uu) [Learn more](/knowledge-base/subject-areas/criminology-and-law/12-films-every-aspiring-criminologist-should-watch) Sexual Abuse and Sexual Violence Awareness Week News ![Sexual Abuse and Sexual Violence Awareness Week](https://cdn.arden.ac.uk/s3fs-public/styles/news_story_low/public/2020-03/KB1370%20-%20thumbnail_1.png?VersionId=WII7RyFDk7NwVH1bDEZyJGmZZ32O3KTL&itok=RSLGI-qv) [Learn more](/knowledge-base/subject-areas/criminology-and-law/sexual-abuse-and-sexual-violence-awareness-week) Rewards in Behaviour Management: Are We Doing It Wrong? News ![Rewards in Behaviour Management: Are We Doing It Wrong?](https://cdn.arden.ac.uk/s3fs-public/styles/news_story_low/public/2020-03/KB1336%20-%20thumbnail.jpg?VersionId=3maF4BrrdpiJArbf975rS1YqD.3ikXie&itok=x0mh3CIC) [Learn more](/knowledge-base/subject-areas/psychology-sociology/rewards-behaviour-management-are-we-doing-it-wrong) Corporal Punishment: Should We Build Strong Children or Repair Broken Adults? News ![Corporal Punishment: Should We Build Strong Children or Repair Broken Adults?](https://cdn.arden.ac.uk/s3fs-public/styles/news_story_low/public/2020-04/KB1361-Thumbnail.png?VersionId=NlPTfcZ1l_c9_Iz0etO2tGVMvdc3vjr.&itok=BfgBC3eE) [Learn more](/knowledge-base/subject-areas/psychology-sociology/corporal-punishment-should-we-build-strong-children-or-repair-broken-adults) The Joker: What's the Big Joke? News ![The Joker: What's the Big Joke?](https://cdn.arden.ac.uk/s3fs-public/styles/news_story_low/public/2020-03/KB1342%20-%20thumbnail.png?VersionId=lClEvBWQpdOHwhBmmuVpMdNGHhMIAhSa&itok=hYDjQC89) [Learn more](/knowledge-base/subject-areas/psychology-sociology/joker-whats-big-joke) ## Further resources Events and Open Days Get involved with Arden by signing up to our free online events and webinars. [Learn more](/knowledge-base/virtual-events-webinars/upcoming-events) Chat with a student Chat to one of our student ambassadors and find out what it’s really like to study with us. [Learn more](https://arden.ac.uk/chat-with-our-students) What our students say Read what our students and graduates have to say about their study experience. [Learn more](/studying-with-us/what-our-students-say1) Refer a friend Get financial rewards by recommending a friend or family member to study with Arden. [Learn more](https://arden.ac.uk/refer) Fast track your career Our bachelor’s degree students may be entitled to a 50% discount on a master’s after graduating. [Learn more](/studying-with-us/career-fast-track) Fees and funding Find out how we help make funding your degree course more convenient. [Learn more](/studying-with-us/fees-and-funding) ```json { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Article", "headline": "School of Criminology, Criminal Justice and Law", "description": "Discover Arden University's School of Criminology, Criminal Justice and Law, offering comprehensive programmes to prepare you for a successful career in criminal justice. Enrol today!", "datePublished": "2025-01-09T12:18:42+00:00", "dateModified": "2026-08-26T11:46:53+01:00", "author": { "@type": "Organization", "name": "Arden University" }, "mainEntityOfPage": "https://arden.ac.uk/about-us/faculties/schools/school-of-criminology-criminal-justice-and-law" } ```