Criminology (Taught)

Study criminology at an advanced level and gain a relevant, in-depth and sophisticated understanding of contemporary criminological theory, as well as the necessary skills to strengthen your competence as a learner and practitioner. Benefit from a flexible approach to learning, studying the course where and when you want to. Explore and explain the causes of crime through theoretical approaches, in practice or via work-based learning, and open the door to a successful and fulfilling career.

You will engage with real world problems and issues. You will be inspired by renowned external speakers, student presenters and core lectures at our bespoke symposiums. You’ll also participate in contemporary and relevant applied criminological research through our strategic partnerships with regional, national or international criminal justice agencies and rights organisations. You will find career opportunities in a diverse range of settings. 1 year full-time. Part-time route available

• Engage with real world problems and issues - the MSc Criminology adopts a problem-based approach to learning.

• Be inspired by renowned external speakers, student presenters and core lectures at our bespoke symposiums.

• Learn from internationally recognised, research-active staff who ensure the programme is at the cutting edge of developments in criminological theory and criminal justice policy and practice.

• Benefit from a blended learning environment which provides supportive and flexible learning, suitable for traditional, distance and part-time learning.

• Participate in contemporary and relevant applied criminological research through our strategic partnerships with regional (police, youth justice, probation), national (Howard League for Penal Reform, Children’s Rights Alliance, Prison Reform Trust) or international (Amnesty International, United Nations High Commission on Human Rights) criminal justice agencies and rights organisations.

• Choose a career in the private, public or third sector – highly transferable skills mean you will find career opportunities in a diverse range of settings.

During this year you will study core modules in criminological theory and research design, covering the advanced study of critical and theoretical perspectives within criminology and criminal justice and preparing you for writing a dissertation. You will have the opportunity to choose from a wide range of modules which reflect key areas of interest within criminology, including anti-social behaviour, comparative victimology, crime and the city, women crime and criminal justice, and innovations in global justice. Gain a relevant, advanced and sophisticated understanding of contemporary criminology, and the skills necessary to strengthen your competencies as both a learner and practitioner.

Core modules:

• Criminology Theory
• Criminology Research
• MSc Criminology Dissertation
• Crime, Culture, and Global Society
• Governance, Policing, Penality
• Vulnerability, Criminalisation, Inequality

The modules shown for this course or programme are those being studied by current students, or expected new modules. Modules are subject to change depending on year of entry.