Crime and Justice

The Open University UK

United Kingdom, Milton Keynes

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Duration2 year(s)

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GBP 11,045 / Total

Next IntakeFebruary 1, 2024

Crime and Justice

About

This masters degree explores new perspectives and ways of thinking about crime, harm and justice. It is concerned with examining problematic areas of social life, transgression, â€˜crimeâ€™, social harm and justice. You will consider the significance of power, social structure, and economic and social inequalities in understanding â€˜crimeâ€™, and processes of criminalisation in local, transnational and global contexts. Studying this qualification will enhance your ability to think critically about problems of crime, social harm and the delivery of justice.

Key features of the course

Develops your expertise in topics related to the investigation of crime, justice and social harm
Extends your skills and insights on the criminal justice system, victim protection and support, civil liberties, human rights, security and social justice
Ideal preparation for work where analytical and careful decision making is required, and where initiative is valued.

Please note that this masters degree does not include a research methods component. This may present an impediment for entry to some PhD programmes. If you wish to go on to PhD level study, we recommend you check the regulations of a potential programme of interest.

The learning outcomes of this qualification are described in four areas:

Knowledge and understanding
Cognitive skills
Practical and professional skills
Key skills

Read more detailed information about the learning outcomes.

Requirements

Entry Requirements

You must hold a UK honours degree (2:2 at least) or equivalent to be accepted for the MA in Crime and Justice. Your first degree need not be in criminology, but you must have the skills expected of a social sciences graduate.

This qualification has a required study order. All students will begin with the postgraduate module, Principles of social and psychological inquiry (DD801). This module will help equip you with the requisite skills needed to undertake postgraduate-level study, but it does not offer remedial training for those who have an unsuitable bachelors degree or inadequate experience. You will have the opportunity to study with a cohort of peers throughout, while the modules and assessments build on one another systematically.

You must be able to:

write accurately, clearly and concisely
read large quantities of text quickly, accurately and critically
classify evidence precisely and assess its value and reliability
argue logically and consistently
select and interpret evidence to support a logical argument.

Your spoken and written English must be of an adequate standard for postgraduate study. If English is not your first language, we recommend that you will need a minimum score of 6.5 under the International English Language Testing System (IELTS). Please see their website for details. If youâ€™re not sure whether your English skills are good enough, there is some help and guidance at our Skills for OU Study website.

English Requirements

IELTSMin 6.5

Career

Career relevance

This qualification offers knowledge and skills relevant to a range of professions and careers concerned with the criminal justice system, victim protection and support, civil society, civil liberties, human rights, security, safety and social justice. The skills developed will be recognised by employers in all fields who value people who can communicate clearly; analyse complex information; and show initiative in formulating and critically considering and investigating questions of their own and devising innovative solutions.

You will develop skills to prepare you for work in a variety of organisations and sectors concerned with protection, safety, and harm prevention, as well as sectors where analytical, nuanced and careful decision making is required, and where independence and initiative are valued. This qualification will also provide you with the academic skills to further develop theoretical and empirical understandings of issues related to crime, social harm and justice.

Careers and Employability Services have more information on how OU study can improve your employability.

Fee Information

How to Apply

Choose your qualification.
Select your first module and review the entry requirements.
Register for your module online.
Pay – see fees and funding for your available options.
Send evidence to us to confirm you meet the entry requirements.

When to apply

Registration is now open for the academic year ending July 2023.
Closing dates vary depending on the modules you choose.

To ensure you have everything in place ready to start your course, please check the module descriptions – there may be preparatory work you need to submit before your module starts.

Choose your qualification.
Select your first module and review the entry requirements.
Register for your module online.
Pay – see fees and funding for your available options.
Send evidence to us to confirm you meet the entry requirements.

When to apply

Registration is now open for the academic year ending July 2023.
Closing dates vary depending on the modules you choose.

To ensure you have everything in place ready to start your course, please check the module descriptions – there may be preparatory work you need to submit before your module starts.

Crime and Justice

The Open University UK

United Kingdom, Milton Keynes

Go to Official Website