University of Salford · Full-time
Criminal Justice: People and Processes
This dynamic course will support you in developing a critical understanding of contemporary and global criminological issues, with a specific focus on 'people and processes'. The course adopts a holistic approach, examining crime, justice, and penal policies t…
MSc1 yearFull-time
Browse social sciences courses in UK
School of Health and Society · Social sciences
This dynamic course will support you in developing a critical understanding of contemporary and global criminological issues, with a specific focus on 'people and processes'. The course adopts a holistic approach, examining crime, justice, and penal policies to explore their impact on those involved in administering and receiving criminal justice. You will critically analyse how we might develop processes to improve outcomes for those who encounter the criminal justice system. In addition to exploring key contemporary criminological issues, you will also receive advanced research training, exploring contemporary, innovative, cutting-edge research methodologies, including visual and online methods. You will be taught by internationally renowned criminological experts alongside engagement with our professional partners (criminal justice practitioners, policymakers, voluntary sector professionals) and those who are experts by experience (including victims, offenders, and their families). Combined with classroom discussions and debates, you will develop the skills and knowledge to design, analyse, and evaluate criminal justice processes and policies. Supported by our team of experts, you will have the opportunity to implement appropriate analytical and research skills within a final dissertation or applied project focusing on an aspect of criminal justice of your choice, guided by an academic supervisor. You will: - Be taught by leading academics involved in cutting-edge criminological research. - Benefit from direct engagement with our professional partners (practitioners, policymakers, and those who are experts by experience, such as victims and offenders). - Develop a critical understanding of the lived experiences of those involved in administering and receiving criminal justice. - Gain a critical understanding of the context in which crime, justice, and penal policies are developed and implemented. - Develop strong, cutting-edge, analytical research skills. - Gain relevant experience, skills, and expertise to enable you to embark on or progress a career in the area of criminal justice.or.
Getting in
As the university states it
A lower second-class (2:2) or above in an undergraduate degree is required. - International applicants will be required to show proficiency in English. An IELTS score of 6.5 (with no element below 6.0) is proof of this. We welcome applications from students who may not have formal/traditional entry criteria but who have relevant experience or the ability to pursue the course successfully. The Accreditation of Prior Learning (APL) process could help you to make your work and life experience count.
Worth reading next
Bachelor's in Sociology: The Complete Guide
A complete guide to Sociology degrees — what you study, entry requirements, research skills, costs and the gen…
Studying in the UK: The Complete Guide for International Students
A complete guide to studying in the UK — universities, costs, the Student visa, scholarships and the Graduate…
Course details as published by the university. No graduate-outcome statistics are published for UK postgraduate courses, so none are shown.