Criminology and Sociology at Keele covers the core, grounding concepts of Sociology whilst exploring the various strands of the criminal justice system including policing, prisons, and rehabilitation. We are committed to innovative, imaginative, and problem-solving approaches, enabling you to become an independent and critical thinker with advanced skills applicable to a variety of careers.

Embark on a fascinating journey through the history that has shaped the world that we live in today, whilst exploring the various areas of the criminal justice system including policing, prisons, and rehabilitation. This research-led programme will enable you to develop the skillset required for a range of dynamic and exciting careers.

Are you intrigued by criminal justice in the real world? Build an advanced awareness of the challenges associated with crime, applying your knowledge to real-world scenarios, demonstrating key analytical skills and an evidence-based understanding of this complex, developing field. You will be taught by criminologists who work closely with a range of criminal justice agencies, and will have opportunities to engage directly with agency representatives, as well as investigating theories and practical research methods.

Keele was one of the first universities in the UK to offer a Bachelor's degree in Criminology. Our research-led programme combines theoretical understanding of crime with practical application of this knowledge. From policing, prisons and rehabilitation, you will explore various areas of the criminal justice system and delve into the contemporary issues and challenges around why people commit crime and how we respond to it. Your knowledge and critical skills will help to prepare you for a career in policing, criminal justice or other related fields.

Engage your imagination by exploring a diverse mix of literary texts and genres to develop your skills and voice as a writer. Under the guidance of our experienced, published poets, novelists, and creative practitioners, you will develop your technical abilities in addition to acquiring the knowledge and understanding needed to thrive in the current writing marketplace.

The creative combination of studying business management and music production at Keele gives you the specialist skills and knowledge to explore careers across two dynamic subjects. Business management modules will introduce you to areas such as the macro-environment where you will increase your understanding of the different political, social, technological, economic, and cultural factors that can have a major impact on international businesses.

Study two interesting and exciting subject areas on our combined honours course in business management and media. Business modules will introduce you to areas such as the macro-environment where you will improve your understanding of the different political, social, technological, economic, and cultural factors that can have a major impact on international businesses. 

Our Business Management and Marketing BA offers you the chance to specialise in marketing and also to develop your broader understanding of management. We concentrate on allowing you to elevate your learning about management in different types of organisations and give you the essential marketing strategies and techniques applicable in today's fast-moving and increasingly digital business world.

This interdisciplinary Business Management and Geography BA programme offers a great opportunity to study two engaging subjects which will equip you with a diverse set of skills and knowledge to enhance your employability. Within the business management component of the degree you will increase your understanding of management and how the modern business world needs individuals who can critically think about management, organisations and the people who are employed by them.

If you have previously studied business at an international institution or further education college and meet our entry requirements, our Business and Management Top-up BSc recognises that existing expertise and allows you to ‘top-up’ that knowledge. The programme provides you with the opportunity to complete the necessary 120 credits, which when added to your previously completed qualifications amounts to the equivalent of an undergraduate degree.

Studying on the Business Management BA at Keele will provide you with the business acumen and diverse skillset required to pursue a career in a wide range of sectors. You will gain an insight and understanding of the interesting intricacies of business organisations, including how they operate, the different strategies they use, how they are impacted by global issues alongside evaluating contemporary developments in the field of management.

Interested in the evolution of digital media and what this means for our future? Have you considered our world without it? Would we have music videos, social media or even online shopping? Keele's Digital Media BA introduces you to the key challenges and developments arising from the increasing prevalence of digital media in society.

Our BA in Education combines the theoretical understanding and practical application of education with its influence on individuals and society. You will explore its historical evolution, contemporary issues, and how professionals operate in the education sector, from policy making to teaching. You will become an independent researcher, with the ability to critically analyse and communicate effectively, building valuable skills for a career in education, teaching or related fields.