Faculty of Law, Crime and Justice

The faculty of Law, Crime and Justice provides the framework and understanding for a modern society.



The Faculty of Law, Crime and Justice brings together the related subject areas of Law, Policing, Criminology and Forensics, allowing for an interdisciplinary approach
The Faculty focusses on the teaching, research and knowledge exchange opportunities within these dynamic subject areas, which provide the framework and the understanding for modern society.  

With a global staff and student body, the Faculty provides an industry-ready experience, giving the opportunity to engage with the professional community through real-life case work, project-based modules and volunteering.

We have a range of specialist facilities to service our subject areas, including moot courts for Law and extensive forensics and criminology facilities including teaching, research and linguistics laboratories, a dedicated crime scene house and a DEFRA–licensed taphonomic facility for carrying out decomposition research. Explore our excellent facilities.

If you have any questions please email Faculty of Law, Crime and Justice Enquiries.

Department of Law

Founded in 2008, Law at Winchester provides a dynamic learning environment with a stimulating range of legal subjects on offer.

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Department of Policing, Criminology and Forensics

Further information on the Department of Policing, Criminology and Forensics

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Meet the Faculty of Law, Crime and Justice team

Faculty Dean

Associate Dean (Academic Experience and Student Outcomes)

Director of Faculty Operations

Faculty Postgraduate Research Degrees Lead

Head of Department of Law

Head of Department of Policing, Criminology and Forensics

Our research and knowledge exchange

From Cold Cases to Big Data, researchers in the Faculty of Law, Crime and Justice (comprising the subject areas of Criminology, Forensics, Law and Policing) are engaged in important and impactful research and knowledge exchange.

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