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MA Criminology

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    MA 1 year full-time

Course Description

The MA in Criminology offers you the opportunity to gain a postgraduate qualification in a field which is academically rigorous and gives you the skills to pursue a career in the growing fields of justice and security. 

Global security, organised crime, terrorism and online security are emerging as the key issues in the 21st century justice system and the University of West London is one of very few universities in the UK to offer a specialised suite of courses in this area. 

Why choose this course?

This course is for you if you want to graduate with a general MA in Criminology and you would like a more flexible choice of modules than those offered on our three specialist pathways.
 
The course includes the following core modules to give you an excellent grounding in criminological issues at Masters level:
  • Research Methods
  • Dissertation
  • Theories of Criminal Behaviour
  • Contemporary Issues in Crime and Criminal Justice
A choice of optional modules is also available (see ‘course details’ for more information).

Entry Requirements

A good undergraduate degree (2:1 or above) or equivalent professional qualification with appropriate criminological content.

Applicants who have reached a high level of progression (eg: at least police inspector level or equivalent in other criminal justice related fields), or who are specialists in a criminal justice related occupation with extensive work experience, will be considered on a case by case basis.

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Fees

http://www.uwl.ac.uk/international/fees-and-scholarships/postgraduate-fees

Student Destinations

This course will particularly suit students who are interested in careers in the following areas:

– Policing and police research
– National Offender Management Service
– Crown Prosecution Service
– Home Office
– Intelligence Services
– Policy development
– Digital / global security

Module Details

Students will study the following modules: 

 
Semester 1:
Criminological Theory (core)
Research Methods (core)
One option from the following: Cybercrime and Internet Policing, International and European Criminal Law, Transnational Organised Crime
 
Semester 2:
Contemporary Issues in Crime and Criminal Justice (core)
Dissertation (core) 
One option from the following: Financial Crime, Transitional Justice, Counter-terrorism

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