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Whether you have an interest in Criminal Justice, or you're fascinated as to why people commit crimes, the study of Criminology could open doors to new careers, or enhance your current one. Join our Deputy Head of School of Psychology and Criminology Programme Team Leader, Dr. Kimberley Marsh, and Criminology and Social Science Lecturer, Mark Bushell as they discuss the places that a degree in Criminology can take you.

An introduction to Dr. Kimberley Marsh: Kim is the Deputy Head of School - Psychology and Programme Team Leader for Criminology and Social Science. She has taught on a number of different modules in Criminology at Arden University and The University of Manchester. In addition she has carried out government funded research, looking into improving the life chances of looked after children and care leavers in the UK. Kimberley's research interests focus on attachment, parenting styles and behavioural responses.

An introduction to Mark Bushell: Having taught on criminology, criminal Justice and combined degree programmes at Sunderland, Northumbria and Teesside Universities since 2013, Mark has a wealth of experience in the higher education industry. He also has proven qualitative/ethnographic research skills, acquired whilst researching migrant workers in the North East night-time economy, a project for which he recently submitted his PhD thesis. His areas of academic interest include critical and ultra-realist criminology, violence, labour markets and social harm. Mark has also worked as a formal teaching practice observer on the PGCE programme at Sunderland university, supporting students in their development of pedagogical technique and assessment strategies. He is also a peer reviewer for the Journal ‘Trends in Organised Crime.’