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Study Details: 1 year full time, 2 years part time
The MA in Criminology and Criminal Justice is designed to meet the needs of three groups of potential students.
The programme components consist of two generic research modules for training in qualitative and quantitative research methods in the Social Sciences, as well as specialised training in criminology and criminal justice. Modules cover criminological theories and their application, the work of the police and the courts, inter- and transnational crime, and crime in the media. The programme allows students to incorporate their particular research interests and areas of enquiry. This masters degree in Criminology and Criminal Justice includes a 20,000 word dissertation.
Our academic team have a range of research interest, some of these include;
Full Time Study: This course normally lasts for a period of twelve months. Taught modules are undertaken during the period of September to May, and the dissertation element completed from May to September.
Part Time Study: This course normally lasts for a period of two years. Taught modules are undertaken from September to May over a period of two years. The dissertation is written mainly in the summer between year 1 and year 2. Depending on the individual choice of modules, lectures can be concentrated on one day per week for part-time students.
A single or joint honours degree of at least 2(ii) classification in Criminology, Sociology, Law, Political Science, Social Studies, Social Policy, or a related academic discipline.
Applications from candidates who have relevant professional experience in lieu of a bachelor degree will also be considered. All applicants in this category will be invited for interview.
If your native language is not English, you must provide satisfactory evidence that you have an adequate knowledge and understanding of written and spoken English:
The course prepares for a wide range of employment including:
This MA aims to provide advanced training in research and analysis, linking theoretical awareness with empirical studies in criminology and criminal justice.
This programme is taught in two key parts.
Part 1: Students must take 120 credits from modules that include;
Part 2: Research Dissertation (60 credits)
The dissertation is a piece of independent research where you are expected to apply your research skills to a specific criminological or criminal justice topic. You will conduct this work with academic guidance provided by your supervisor who will be a member of the criminology and criminal justice team.
Please note that course content is guidance purposes only and may be subject to change.
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