Full time
1 year
SEP-25
MSc - Master of Science
Criminology Criminal Law
Taught
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
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.
For this course (per year)
£7,500
For this course (per year)
£15,500
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.