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Qualification

MSc - Master of Science

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Location

York St John University

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Study mode

Full Time

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Start date

Sep 2026

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Duration

1 Year

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Explore and challenge crime and the social inequalities that lie behind it. Inequality, oppression and patriarchy are all examples of how social factors directly impact the rates and forms of crime that exist in our society today. On this course you will explore issues, including the media, politics and the economy interact with and impact crime.

At York St John University we have a passion for, and commitment to, social justice. Through research, we aim to have a positive impact on our community by challenging prejudice and inequality and promoting a fairer society. This is a theme that will run throughout this Criminology MSc course.

You will also learn essential skills, training and research methods that are highly desired by employers. You will learn how to analyse all forms of social information and have the opportunity to complete training courses in related software such as Nvivo and ArcGiS.

You will have a significant level of independence as you study, pursuing the areas of research that interest you the most and negotiating your own projects. You will be supported by our staff who have their own research specialisms. We will provide you with 1 to 1 support in designing your own project, whilst guiding you through your research and thesis writing. Topics you may choose to focus on include:

  • Social inequalities
  • Technology
  • Social justice
  • Migration
  • Gender
  • Cultural criminology
  • Principles of law
  • Investigating serious crimes
  • Communities and partnership working
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Complete University Guide ranking
105th
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Complete University Guide Sociology ranking
85th
Tuition fees
Student living
£8,800 per year
Students from Domestic

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Student rating
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CUG ranking 105th
York St John University
Lord Mayor's WalkYorkYO31 7EXUnited Kingdom