MA Criminology & Criminal Justice
12 monthsProgramme duration
18,900 GBPTuition Fee/year
30 Jun, 2026Application Deadline
SepStarting Month
Programme overview
Main Subject
Law and Legal Studies
Degree
MA
Study Level
Masters
Study Mode
On Campus
- Develop advanced analytical knowledge and understanding of criminological theory and criminal justice processes and outcomes, informed by current practice and research
- Enhance your practice to support potential career progression and align with requirements from current employers in criminal justice
- Conduct an independent piece of criminological research in a related area of your choice
- Develop advanced research skills for critically examining complex problems, suitable for theoretical and practical application
- Consider criminology and criminal justice issues, practice and debates from a global perspective
- Advance your knowledge of crime and criminology under the tutelage of our research-active teaching staff, bringing research and professional practice into the classroom environment.
On this course, you will be taught by a range of staff with relevant expertise and knowledge appropriate to the content of the unit. This will include senior academic staff, qualified professional practitioners, demonstrators, technicians and research students. You will also benefit from regular guest lectures from industry.
This course has been created as part of a co-ordinated suite of social sciences courses. We also have a number of undergraduate level courses in the following specialisations: BA (Hons) Criminology, BA (Hons) Criminology with Law, BA (Hons) Criminology with Psychology, BA (Hons) Sociology & Criminology, BA (Hons) Sociology.
Programme overview
Main Subject
Law and Legal Studies
Degree
MA
Study Level
Masters
Study Mode
On Campus
- Develop advanced analytical knowledge and understanding of criminological theory and criminal justice processes and outcomes, informed by current practice and research
- Enhance your practice to support potential career progression and align with requirements from current employers in criminal justice
- Conduct an independent piece of criminological research in a related area of your choice
- Develop advanced research skills for critically examining complex problems, suitable for theoretical and practical application
- Consider criminology and criminal justice issues, practice and debates from a global perspective
- Advance your knowledge of crime and criminology under the tutelage of our research-active teaching staff, bringing research and professional practice into the classroom environment.
On this course, you will be taught by a range of staff with relevant expertise and knowledge appropriate to the content of the unit. This will include senior academic staff, qualified professional practitioners, demonstrators, technicians and research students. You will also benefit from regular guest lectures from industry.
This course has been created as part of a co-ordinated suite of social sciences courses. We also have a number of undergraduate level courses in the following specialisations: BA (Hons) Criminology, BA (Hons) Criminology with Law, BA (Hons) Criminology with Psychology, BA (Hons) Sociology & Criminology, BA (Hons) Sociology.
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