Department of Sociology | MSc Criminology and Criminal Justice

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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