Criminology at Royal Holloway ranked 8th in the UK for graduate prospects
Our Criminology graduates are among the most successful in the country when it comes to securing graduate-level work or further study. Find out what's behind our ranking — and what it could mean for your future.
Following the release of The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2026, we're delighted to announce that Criminology at Royal Holloway has been ranked 8th in the UK for graduate prospects (out of 88 institutions).
This ranking reflects the proportion of our students who go on to graduate-level employment or further study after finishing their degree — and it's a result we're incredibly proud of . It confirms that a Criminology degree from Royal Holloway doesn't just prepare you academically, it prepares you for what comes next.
Employability, built into everything we do
We place a strong emphasis on employability across the department, and every one of our courses is designed with your future career in mind. From your very first year, you'll be developing the skills employers actively look for — critical thinking, research design, data analysis, and the ability to interpret and communicate complex social issues clearly and persuasively.
You'll learn from internationally recognised researchers whose work directly informs policy and practice, so the knowledge you gain is current, relevant, and grounded in the real world of criminal justice.
For more information on employability and careers support, see our careers pages.
Where our graduates go
Our graduates enter a wide range of careers, including roles with criminal justice agencies such as the Crown Prosecution Service, the police, the probation service, youth custody, and the prison service. Others build careers in the civil service, local government, media, the voluntary sector, and private industry — anywhere that analytical minds and an understanding of people, policy, and society are valued. Many of our students also progress to postgraduate study, going on to careers in research, evaluation, and policy in both academic and applied settings.
Support at every step
Throughout your degree you'll have access to Royal Holloway's dedicated careers service, offering one-to-one support, interview practice, employer events, and more. Combined with the practical and transferable skills embedded in our teaching, you'll graduate ready to stand out in a competitive job market.
Find out more
• Explore our Criminology courses - list of courses
• Meet our academic staff - see profiles
• Careers and employability at Royal Holloway - read more here
• Read the full rankings — The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2026
