Full time
1 year
15-SEP-25
MSc - Master of Science
Criminology
Taught
Course overview
This programme has been developed in response to the need of statutory, voluntary and private organisations involved in developing crime reduction strategies. It creates and examines research-based evidence of which strategies work.
You develop expertise in theory, method and research as well as a broad understanding of the criminal justice system and an in-depth knowledge of current issues in criminology. You explore contemporary crime, victimisation and crime reduction.
How you learn
You learn through lectures, seminars, tutorials, workshops, computer-assisted learning, discussions, guided reading, case studies, research exercises and projects, and research using conventional library sources.
Support is provided outside the classroom environment. Virtual and interactive learning environments are also used to provide learning resources and to enable you to discuss the course material with other students and teaching staff outside the classroom.
How you are assessed
Modules are assessed by a combination of formative and summative assessments. Formative assessment includes seminar exercises and group oral presentations, whereas summative assessment ranges from essays and case studies to structured project and knowledge checks based upon preparatory readings.
Career opportunities
Opportunities exist in the criminal justice system (including the police, prison, probation and youth offending services). This programme is also ideal if you're interested in working (or already work) in social services and related voluntary agencies. Some of our MSc students continue to doctoral studies and/or work at colleges and universities.
For this course (per year)
£6,710
For this course (per year)
£17,000
Applicants should normally have a second-class honours degree in a relevant field. However, those who have relevant professional qualifications and/or relevant experience will also be considered.