After conducting extensive research and comparing various options, I chose Arden for several reasons: the degree is CIPD-accredited, I could study online, and the application/onboarding process was very structured and smooth. The training and guidance provided were excellent and helped me quickly establish a routine that worked well for me. The platform and modules are easy to understand and work with, and the support from teachers and other Arden staff was always prompt and professional.

In her previous role, Salima Murji was the course leader for the BA Criminology degree and gained significant experience within this role of managing students and colleagues. She also has relevant teaching and academic qualifications for her role as a lecturer, which she has been undertaking for the last eight years.

Mark Duncan is a Lecturer within the School of Criminal Justice. Mark is in the last few months of completing his Doctorate. Mark has a Foundation Degree and a BSc (First Class Honours) in Substance Use and Misuse Studies and also an MA with Distinction in Criminology and Criminal Justice. Mark’s Doctorate examined the experience of Black staff working with people from Black communities who have co-existing mental health and substance use problems, and if Police contact further impact this cohort. Mark worked successfully in the Prison Service for 18 years rising through the ranks.

Emily started her academic journey whilst working within the Criminal Justice System with front line roles in the Charitable, Prison and Probation Sectors as well as Children’s Social Care, following graduation from her Undergraduate degree in Criminology in 2014. Emily began her journey by sharing her practical experiences with student’s at Manchester Metropolitan University which ignited a desire to continue on this path.

Chiara Keune has experience as a Teaching Assistant and Lecturer of Criminology and Criminal Justice. She has also developed engaging course curricula and instructional material, fostering active learning through interactive lectures, excursions, and case studies. Chiara is committed to innovative teaching methods and detailed feedback.

Charlotte Rigby is a Lecturer in Criminology within the School of Criminal Justice. Charlotte’s academic career started at Staffordshire University, where she obtained a BA (Hons) in Sociology, followed by an MA in Sociology and Social Justice. Whilst reading for her doctorate, Charlotte worked as a lecturer in Criminology and undertook further pedagogical development by studying for her Postgraduate Certificate in Higher and Professional Education (PgCHPE). She was awarded Fellowship of Advanced HE upon completion.

Akua Arthur is a Lecturer within the School of Criminal Justice. Along with a BA (Joints hons) in Criminology and International Relations, Akua has successfully completed an MA in Social Policy and Development from Middlesex University as well as a MA in Research Methods from the University of Nottingham. Akua is currently in the closing stages of a 6-year part-time PhD at the University of Nottingham, where she has spent extensive time researching on prostitution and sexual and reproductive health policy in her home country of Ghana, West Africa.