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MSc Criminology

  • DeadlineStudy Details:

    MSc Part Time: 2 years, Full Time: within 1 year.

Course Description

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.

Entry Requirements

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.

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Fees

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Student Destinations

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.

Module Details

Core modules

Contemporary Criminological Theory

Criminal Justice

Dissertation

Social Research Methods

Optional modules

Criminological Theory

Policing and Security

Social Inequalities

Studies in Criminology and Social Policy

Victims and Offenders

Modules offered may vary.

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