Department of Sociology | MSc Criminology and Criminal Justice 12 months Postgraduate Program By Durham University |Top Universities
Program Duration

12 monthsProgram duration

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Main Subject Area

CriminologyMain Subject Area

Program overview

Main Subject

Criminology

Degree

MSc

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

MSc Criminology & Criminal Justice at Durham University

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Develop an in-depth understanding of issues in Crime, Deviance and the Criminal Justice System in a supportive environment where you will be given the opportunity to challenge your thinking and push your boundaries.


Criminology and Criminal Justice engages with a vast range of historical and contemporary issues. In a field that is constantly evolving, experts have become adept at changing their approach to keep pace with new and emerging forms of crime.


The MSc in Criminology & Criminal Justice critically addresses key issues and debates relating to crime and the criminal justice system. Exploring issues such as Terrorism, Sex Work, Legal & Illegal Drugs, Forced Migration, Law Enforcement, Cybercrime and the Use of New Technologies you will develop an in-depth understanding of Crime, Deviance & Criminal Justice from critical, theoretical, policy, legal, political and practical perspectives.


You will study issues of theoretical and social importance, learning from practitioners, lecturers and researchers who are international experts in their fields. The module ’Criminology: Theory & Critical Issues' links directly with the research activities of the Criminology staff while ‘Gender Violence & Abuse’ links with the current activities of the Department’s research group of the same name.


The course will suit those from a wide range of disciplines, who are interested in pursuing a career in the field and those with a professional background in Criminal Justice who are keen to take their skills to the next level.


Teaching and Research in Sociology develops the skills and knowledge required to carry out further research at a high level.


It also provides an excellent foundation for careers in a wide range of sectors by enhancing skills that are appropriate for the workplace and are highly sought after by employers. These range from interpreting and evaluating information to analysing situations and constructing a persuasive argument.


Previous postgraduates have progressed to stimulating and rewarding roles in health and welfare, local and central government, the Civil Service, the police, the voluntary sector, banking and the media as well as business, with high-profile employers such as M&S, Mencap, Accenture and Unilever.


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Program overview

Main Subject

Criminology

Degree

MSc

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

MSc Criminology & Criminal Justice at Durham University

[email protected]


Develop an in-depth understanding of issues in Crime, Deviance and the Criminal Justice System in a supportive environment where you will be given the opportunity to challenge your thinking and push your boundaries.


Criminology and Criminal Justice engages with a vast range of historical and contemporary issues. In a field that is constantly evolving, experts have become adept at changing their approach to keep pace with new and emerging forms of crime.


The MSc in Criminology & Criminal Justice critically addresses key issues and debates relating to crime and the criminal justice system. Exploring issues such as Terrorism, Sex Work, Legal & Illegal Drugs, Forced Migration, Law Enforcement, Cybercrime and the Use of New Technologies you will develop an in-depth understanding of Crime, Deviance & Criminal Justice from critical, theoretical, policy, legal, political and practical perspectives.


You will study issues of theoretical and social importance, learning from practitioners, lecturers and researchers who are international experts in their fields. The module ’Criminology: Theory & Critical Issues' links directly with the research activities of the Criminology staff while ‘Gender Violence & Abuse’ links with the current activities of the Department’s research group of the same name.


The course will suit those from a wide range of disciplines, who are interested in pursuing a career in the field and those with a professional background in Criminal Justice who are keen to take their skills to the next level.


Teaching and Research in Sociology develops the skills and knowledge required to carry out further research at a high level.


It also provides an excellent foundation for careers in a wide range of sectors by enhancing skills that are appropriate for the workplace and are highly sought after by employers. These range from interpreting and evaluating information to analysing situations and constructing a persuasive argument.


Previous postgraduates have progressed to stimulating and rewarding roles in health and welfare, local and central government, the Civil Service, the police, the voluntary sector, banking and the media as well as business, with high-profile employers such as M&S, Mencap, Accenture and Unilever.


Durham University: Inspiring the Extraordinary

We believe that inspiring our people to do outstanding things at Durham enables Durham people to do outstanding things in the world.

A globally outstanding centre of teaching and research excellence, a collegiate community of extraordinary people, a unique and historic setting - Durham is a university like no other!

Admission requirements

1 Year
Sep-2024

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Durham University is a globally outstanding centre of teaching, learning and research excellence, a collegiate community of extraordinary people, in a unique and historic setting. Durham is a university like no other!

We conduct innovative and impactful research to transform lives and make a difference globally and locally: research to empower and inspire.

We offer a broad range of courses. Our degree programmes are informed by research undertaken by our high-calibre staff in partnership with policymakers, industry, the public sector and communities globally.
 
Alongside the outstanding education we offer to students, we believe that participating in every aspect of university life is fundamental. The deep affinities created by each of our 17 Colleges ensure that we always have a sense of community at the heart of all we do.

Durham's four Faculties offer a host of Undergraduate courses covering a variety of subject disciplines:

  • Durham University Business School
  • Faculty of Arts & Humanities
  • Faculty of Science
  • Faculty of Social Sciences & Health

Opportunities for multidisciplinary studies are also available through the Department of Natural Sciences, Department of Liberal Arts or the Department of Combined Honours in Social Sciences.

Please visit the Durham University website (www.durham.ac.uk) for the full available suite of Undergraduate programmes.

Durham University: Inspiring the Extraordinary

Durham University is a globally outstanding centre of teaching, learning and research excellence, a collegiate community of extraordinary people, in a unique and historic setting. Durham is a university like no other!

We conduct innovative and impactful research to transform lives and make a difference globally and locally: research to empower and inspire.

We offer a broad range of courses. Our degree programmes are informed by research undertaken by our high-calibre staff in partnership with policymakers, industry, the public sector and communities globally.
 
Alongside the outstanding education we offer to students, we believe that participating in every aspect of university life is fundamental. The deep affinities created by each of our 17 Colleges ensure that we always have a sense of community at the heart of all we do.

Durham's four Faculties offer a host of Masters/Postgraduate Taught courses covering a variety of subject disciplines:

  • Durham University Business School
  • Faculty of Arts & Humanities
  • Faculty of Science
  • Faculty of Social Sciences & Health

Please visit the Durham University website (www.durham.ac.uk) for the full available suite of Masters/Postgraduate Taught programmes.

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