Criminology and Criminal Justice MA
12 monthsProgramme duration
15,000 GBPTuition Fee/year
SepStarting Month
Programme overview
Main Subject
Law and Legal Studies
Degree
MA
Study Level
Masters
Study Mode
On Campus
This course is suitable for graduates from a wide range of academic disciplines, including criminology, policing, sociology, psychology and law, who are keen to build on their current knowledge to pursue a career in criminal justice and for professionals working in the criminal justice sector who want to expand their own skills, knowledge and competencies.
Throughout the course, you will explore current problems and ideas on both sides of the criminological discipline and have the opportunity to develop the knowledge, skills and competencies required to join the next generation of practitioners and researchers.
You’ll receive research training that roams beyond the established distinction between qualitative and quantitative to explore the new frontier of online methodologies.
You’ll learn from practitioners and researchers with interests that range across the social sciences and benefit from our established links with West Yorkshire Police, the probation service and a variety of connected organisations.
These experts will help you to develop strong analytical and research skills and support you as you conduct your own real-world criminological research, putting your ideas and interests into practice through the completion of a postgraduate research project.
Throughout the course, you will explore current problems and ideas on both sides of the criminological discipline and have the opportunity to develop the knowledge, skills and competencies required to join the next generation of practitioners and researchers.
You’ll receive research training that roams beyond the established distinction between qualitative and quantitative to explore the new frontier of online methodologies.
You’ll learn from practitioners and researchers with interests that range across the social sciences and benefit from our established links with West Yorkshire Police, the probation service and a variety of connected organisations.
These experts will help you to develop strong analytical and research skills and support you as you conduct your own real-world criminological research, putting your ideas and interests into practice through the completion of a postgraduate research project.
Programme overview
Main Subject
Law and Legal Studies
Degree
MA
Study Level
Masters
Study Mode
On Campus
This course is suitable for graduates from a wide range of academic disciplines, including criminology, policing, sociology, psychology and law, who are keen to build on their current knowledge to pursue a career in criminal justice and for professionals working in the criminal justice sector who want to expand their own skills, knowledge and competencies.
Throughout the course, you will explore current problems and ideas on both sides of the criminological discipline and have the opportunity to develop the knowledge, skills and competencies required to join the next generation of practitioners and researchers.
You’ll receive research training that roams beyond the established distinction between qualitative and quantitative to explore the new frontier of online methodologies.
You’ll learn from practitioners and researchers with interests that range across the social sciences and benefit from our established links with West Yorkshire Police, the probation service and a variety of connected organisations.
These experts will help you to develop strong analytical and research skills and support you as you conduct your own real-world criminological research, putting your ideas and interests into practice through the completion of a postgraduate research project.
Throughout the course, you will explore current problems and ideas on both sides of the criminological discipline and have the opportunity to develop the knowledge, skills and competencies required to join the next generation of practitioners and researchers.
You’ll receive research training that roams beyond the established distinction between qualitative and quantitative to explore the new frontier of online methodologies.
You’ll learn from practitioners and researchers with interests that range across the social sciences and benefit from our established links with West Yorkshire Police, the probation service and a variety of connected organisations.
These experts will help you to develop strong analytical and research skills and support you as you conduct your own real-world criminological research, putting your ideas and interests into practice through the completion of a postgraduate research project.
Admission Requirements
79+
59+
6+
105+
169+
2.7+
- An honours degree (minimum 2:2) in a relevant subject such as criminology, sociology, psychology, policing or the wider social sciences (politics, economics).
- Alternatively, we will consider applicants with equivalent professional experience.
1 Year
Sep
Tuition fees
Domestic
9,000 GBP
International
15,000 GBP
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