Welcome to the School of Criminology, Investigation and Policing

We are delighted to introduce our exciting programmes, designed to educate and prepare you for your future careers. At Leeds Trinity, employability stands at the forefront of our educational philosophy - every course, workshop, and lecture is designed with your career success in mind.

Based at our new Leeds City Campus, you’ll study in specialist facilities in the heart of Leeds. Depending on your course, you’ll gain experience through built-in work placements or be encouraged to form professional links through volunteering. 

Criminology, Sociology, and Related Disciplines

Our curriculum is specifically designed to address current societal issues, encouraging you to engage with relevant and pressing challenges. These courses are structured to deepen your knowledge and provoke thought about the complexities of our society today.

Professional Policing 

This programme is licensed by the College of Policing and delivered by experienced professionals. It provides you with nationally endorsed knowledge and skills for a career in policing.

Policing and Investigation

If you are interested in developing high-standard investigative skills applicable to roles in policing and other sectors, this programme is for you. It is designed to align with national standards, ensuring your qualifications are recognised and respected wherever you work.

Our courses

Undergraduate courses

Course title Award Year of entry Link to view course
Criminology BA (Hons) Year of entry: 2025 View course
Criminology and Sociology BA Joint (Hons) Year of entry: 2025 View course
Criminology and Sociology with Foundation Year BA Joint (Hons) Year of entry: 2025 View course
Criminology with Foundation Year BA (Hons) Year of entry: 2025 View course
Criminology with Police Studies BA Combined (Hons) Year of entry: 2025 View course
Criminology with Police Studies with Foundation Year BA Combined (Hons) Year of entry: 2025 View course
Policing and Investigation BA (Hons) Year of entry: 2025 View course
Policing and Investigation with Foundation Year BA (Hons) Year of entry: 2025 View course
Professional Policing BA (Hons) Year of entry: 2025 View course
Professional Policing with Foundation Year BA (Hons) Year of entry: 2025 View course

Postgraduate courses

Course title Award Year of entry Link to view course
Criminology and Criminal Justice MA Year of entry: 2025 View course

A School with connections

Cold Case Unit

The Cold Case Unit was launched in 2020 and works with 16 families in the UK and abroad. Through student-led teams, the Unit provides an independent review of unsolved murders and long-term missing persons. We complement ongoing police investigative efforts and look to “modernise” inquiries to ensure all lines of inquiry, recommendations, and future work are effective in trying to find answers for the families. The unit is free and utilises student volunteers across the teaching year. 

Student speaking with lecturer during seminar..

Veterans Covenant

Leeds Trinity University have recently signed the Armed Forces Covenant and are currently Bronze Award holders. This represents an innovative next step in the University's mission to assist our communities.

It serves as a dynamic and collaborative platform where students, military personnel, veterans, military families, researchers, and university scholars converge to advance knowledge, foster innovation, and address the multifaceted challenges faced by this marginalised and underrepresented section of our community.

At its core it is a commitment to education, research, and partnership, ensuring that our armed forces and their families are equipped with the skills needed to transition to civilian life.

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West Yorkshire Violence Reduction Partnership

Leeds Trinity has been involved with the West Yorkshire Combined Authority (WYCA) Violence Reduction Partnership (VRP) ‘Research Knowledge Hub’ with several other West Yorkshire universities and NGOs and is informing the VRU (Knowledge Exchange activity) in and around the following context.

The VRP is continuously striving to better understand the scale and extent of violence in West Yorkshire as well as the root causes and protective factors that may make a person and/or their communities susceptible or protect them from violence and exploitation. To date the VRP Knowledge Hub has provided valuable insights on violence into issues involving (but not exclusively) Domestic Abuse Programmes of Intervention, Drugs and Alcohol-related violence, the long-lasting impacts of parental imprisonment, and interventions on serious violence and exploitation of young people in West Yorkshire.

Two postgraduate students discuss their work in a classroom setting.

Make more happen with our specialist facilities

Our Leeds City Centre Campus merges academic theory with practical experience, creating a unique, immersive learning environment. The Criminology and Policing facilities include:

  • A fully equipped custody suite
  • Professional interview rooms
  • An immersive learning suite
  • An authentic courtroom setup

These facilities allow you to step into the roles of criminologists, police officers, and legal professionals, offering rare hands-on experiences in academic settings. This blend of rigorous academics and practical application ensures you are exceptionally well-prepared for the challenges and opportunities of your future career. Our programmes are designed to turn ambition into achievement, equipping you with the tools to excel in your chosen field.

Our people

Photo Name Position Link to full profile
Profile photo of lecturer, Joanna Adhikari.. Dr Joanna Adhikari Deputy Head of School: Criminology, Investigation and Policing Research profile
Profile photo of lecturer, Johnathan Jackson.. Jonathan Jackson University Teacher Research profile
Profile photo of lecturer, Kevin Pickles.. Kevin Pickles Lecturer in Policing
Profile photo of lecturer, Sarah Fenton.. Sarah Fenton Progress Tutor for Professional Policing
Profile photo of lecturer, Shaun McDaid.. Dr Shaun McDaid Senior Lecturer in Criminology Research profile

School of Criminology, Investigation and Policing blogs

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Blog post: Alumni, Criminology, Investigation and Policing

Restorative justice – a learning journey for all

9 September 2024

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Blog post: Community, Criminology, Investigation and Policing, Leeds

Knife crime and the role of community collaboration in empowering young people

10 June 2024

24 May 2024

School of Criminology, Investigation and Policing News

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Business, Computer Science, Construction and the Built Environment, Criminology, Investigation and Policing, Law, Leeds

17/10/2024

Leeds Trinity University City Campus opens its doors for teaching

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Criminology, Investigation and Policing, Research

04/09/2024

World’s first Professor of Addiction Recovery shares best practices with prison services and rehabilitation staff in Singapore

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Criminology, Investigation and Policing, Psychology, Research

02/09/2024

Research identifies barriers to accessing higher education for justice-involved children

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Criminology, Investigation and Policing, Research

12/08/2024

Journal of Criminology and Policing Education launches at Leeds Trinity University with call for submissions

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