Criminology

Criminology

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The Institute of Criminology, founded by Sir Leon Radzinowicz in 1959, has exerted a strong influence on the development of the discipline.of interpersonal violence.

Research interests include prisons, adolescent and young adult development, penal theory and ethics, and understanding of the causes, the consequences, and the prevention.

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Opportunities in 'Criminology'

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Cambridge Institute of Criminology Postgraduate Fund

The study of criminology and penology is central to understanding society and shaping a safer and more just future. Studying criminology nurtures critical skills in analysing criminological theory, evaluating evidence, developing policy, and applying rigorous, research-based reasoning to ethically tackle the complexities of justice and social order.
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The Hughes Hall / Institute of Criminology Jack Merritt Scholarship

Jack Merritt tragically lost his life at a Learning Together programme celebration at Fishmongers’ Hall, London Bridge on 29 November 2019. Saskia Jones, a Learning Together alumna and volunteer in the programme, was killed in the same terrorist attack.
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Humanities and social sciences

The School of the Humanities and Social Sciences is concerned with human behaviour, its history and continuing development through the study of archaeology, anthropology, politics and international studies, sociology, economics, history, the philosophy of science, law, criminology and land economy.