Criminology and Criminal Justice,MSc

The Department of Law & Criminology provides a stimulating learning environment where students can engage in rigorous academic enquiry and develop their own criminological interests and skills. The MSc Criminology and Criminal Justice is premised on a core belief in the importance of application of theory to practice, and utilisation of robust empirical evidence to evaluate the outcomes. Students on this programme will have the opportunity to study the application of criminological theory to real life crime contexts, social problems and their management and prevention. This degree will provide an excellent opportunity to master knowledge and skills suited to professional environments and careers, including research and academia, government departments and criminal justice agencies, and voluntary organisations in the criminal justice sector.

Entry Requirements 2:2 Bachelors (Honours) degree in criminology or a related subject area, or equivalent. Non-graduates will be considered individually based on relevant work experience.

English Language Requirements IELTS 6.5 with minimum 5.5 in each component, or equivalent

Other Requirements Applicants are encouraged to submit an up-to-date CV as part of their application.

Graduates from this degree will leave with the professional knowledge and capacity to independently practice, reflect, review and build upon disciplinary expertise and judgement. The programme's teaching, learning and assessment requires students to develop ethical practice, critical analytical skills, research skills and presentation skills which will enable you to share your criminological expertise in both academic and professional settings.

Graduate career opportunities include (but not restricted to):

• government departments and criminal justice agencies
• voluntary organisations / non-governmental organisations in the crime and justice field
• international organisations, such as the UN
• research and academia.