Courtney Smith
Lecturer in Criminology
School of Health and Wellbeing
Department of Community, Social Justice and Health
email: courtney.smith@worc.ac.uk
Courtney is a Lecturer in Criminology having joined the University of Worcester in 2021 as an Associate Lecturer. She obtained her LLB (Hons) in Law (2017), followed by an MA in Criminology (2019), both from The University of Nottingham. Courtney also completed a Post Graduate Certificate in Learning and Teaching in Higher Education in 2024. Courtney is currently studying for her PhD in Criminology at The University of Nottingham, researching environmental harm and regulation.
Qualifications
LLB(Hons) Law, 2017 – University of Nottingham
MA Criminology, 2019 – University of Nottingham
Teaching
Courtney currently teaches on the following modules:
Undergraduate Modules
CRMN1402 – Professional Skills, Practice, and Research in Criminology (Teaching Team)
CRMN1403 – Introduction to Criminal Legislation Policy (Module Leader)
CRMN2501 – Building on Theory and Research in Criminology (Module Leader)
CRMN2503 – Contemporary and Global Issues in Criminology (Module Leader)
CRMN3601 – Criminology Dissertation (Supervisor)
CRMN3606 – Cybercrime (Module Leader)
Postgraduate Modules
CRMN4707 – Leadership and Interpersonal Skills in Criminology (Module Leader)
Research Interests
- Environmental Regulation
- Zemiology and Social Harm
- Environmental Pollution
- Corporate and Criminal Responsibility
Membership of Professional Bodies
British Society of Criminology