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Full time | Paisley Campus | 1 year | SEP-25

Study mode

Full time

Duration

1 year

Start date

SEP-25

Key information
DATA SOURCE : IDP Connect

Qualification type

MSc - Master of Science

Subject areas

Criminology Criminal Law

Course type

Taught

Course Summary

Overview

The MSc Criminal Justice degree gives you the opportunity to study both theoretical and applied criminology at an advanced level and to use the knowledge, skills and understanding gained to engage critically, innovatively, and independently with contemporary issues surrounding criminal justice.

Students gain a critical understanding of how key theories, concepts and empirical findings are used to create and interpret knowledge within the study of crime and criminal justice. Key issues debated include policing, crime prevention, rehabilitation, and punishment.

Assessment

  • Coursework: 100%

Your skills development and employability are embedded throughout assessments. Academics who teach on the course draw on their research networks for the benefit of your experience through a combination of field trips to external organisations and the use of guest speakers from external bodies.

Careers

The programme equips students with essential skills and knowledge for a range of careers in the criminal justice sector including the police, prison service and criminal justice social work, policy analysis and evaluation, and policy work in governments, local authorities, or charities.

Graduates may also use the MSc Criminal Justice programme as an opportunity to commence doctoral-level research studies (MPhil/PhD) or a research career. You will also gain PGCert and PGDip awards in this course.

Modules

The ability to conduct and evaluate research is a core competence for MCS postgraduates. Researchers need to understand the ontological and epistemological foundations of research and the theoretical frameworks underpinning the production of knowledge. Furthermore, researchers need to know how to develop an ethical research proposal and be able to demonstrate that their chosen methods of data collection and analysis are appropriate and effective to their enquiry.

Tuition fees

UK fees
Course fees for UK students

For this course (per year)

£7,500

International fees
Course fees for EU and international students

For this course (per year)

£15,500

Entry requirements

You should normally hold a relevant Honours degree at 2:2 or above in any of the subjects below: any social science, Medicine, Health, Law, Social work. You will also be considered if you have a degree in another discipline or other professional training or experience relevant to course specialisms. In order to demonstrate your academic ability, you will be required to complete written work and may be invited to attend an interview prior to acceptance.