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Criminology & Criminal Justice
The Masters in Criminology & Criminal Justice will help you to better understand the harms and conflicts that we criminalise and penalise, the harms and conflicts that criminalisation and penalisation cause, and how we might develop responses which could creat…
MSc1 yearFull-time
School of Social and Political Sciences · Law
The Masters in Criminology & Criminal Justice will help you to better understand the harms and conflicts that we criminalise and penalise, the harms and conflicts that criminalisation and penalisation cause, and how we might develop responses which could create fairer and safer societies rather than exacerbating social inequalities. WHY THIS PROGRAMME - This programme involves research-led teaching on cutting-edge topics within criminology, including media and popular culture, violence and victimisation, wildlife and cultural property crime, surveillance, terrorism, migration, and environment/climate change. - You will develop analytical and research skills, an interdisciplinary knowledge base, and a critical understanding of the settings in which crime and justice policies are devised and implemented. - You will be taught by leading scholars from the Scottish Centre for Crime & Justice Research (SCCJR), a centre of excellence for criminology in the UK. - You will benefit from training opportunities in new, emerging research approaches, such as creative, visual and digital methods. - We offer a diverse programme of seminars, workshops and working lunches with leading scholars. - Sociology at — is ranked 6th in the UK by the — University Guide 2026, and 7th in the UK by the — University Guide 2026. PROGRAMME STRUCTURE You will take three core and three optional courses, as well as submit a dissertation on a subject of your choice. Core courses Criminal Justice and Injustice Criminological Theory in Context PGT Research Design in Practice Optional courses may include Contemporary Issues in Policing Crime, Media And Popular Culture Violence, Victimisation, and Social Harm CAREER PROSPECTS Throughout the programme, you will develop academic and research skills and have opportunities to build on your professional development, ensuring you are equipped to enter a diverse range of workplaces. Graduates have gone on to begin careers in: - the police - prison service - social work - public sector - law - the third sector. Graduates have also gone on to continue down an academic route and begin PhD study. Some students use their knowledge and transferable skills to work within the private sector, with previous examples including fraud prevention within banks and combating the illicit tobacco trade.
Getting in
As the university states it
2.1 Hons (or non-UK equivalent) in any subject. We may sometimes accept degrees at 2.2 Hons or non-UK equivalent. Work experience will also be considered in lieu of lower grades. If your degree is below 2:1, please upload a personal statement with your application. International students with academic qualifications below those required should contact our partner institution, — College, who offer a range of pre-Masters courses.
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