Applied Criminal Justice and Criminology, MA
Swansea University
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COURSE OVERVIEWCrime, its causes, and how we should deal with it, are never far from the headlines, and expertise in this area is increasingly valued by employers in government and other sectors.Study our MA in Applied Criminal Justice and Criminology and you will gain in-depth knowledge about the causes of crime, the criminal justice system and current themes in criminological debates.Learning from experts with a wealth of academic and practical experience, you will gain a level of knowledge, ...Read more

COURSE OVERVIEW

Crime, its causes, and how we should deal with it, are never far from the headlines, and expertise in this area is increasingly valued by employers in government and other sectors.

Study our MA in Applied Criminal Justice and Criminology and you will gain in-depth knowledge about the causes of crime, the criminal justice system and current themes in criminological debates.

Learning from experts with a wealth of academic and practical experience, you will gain a level of knowledge, which will open up a range of exciting career opportunities.

APPLIED CRIMINAL JUSTICE AND CRIMINOLOGY EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES

The knowledge you gain on this MA in Applied Criminal Justice and Criminology opens up a range of potential careers in:

  • Public sector – government, civil service, political and policy advice
  • Private sector – global, national or local business
  • Non-governmental sector
  • Research and academia

Our career support services include:

  • Employability workshops, employers’ talks, bespoke events and careers fairs
  • Individual advice and guidance from professionally qualified Careers Advisers
  • Help with finding jobs, internships, work placements and volunteering opportunities
  • Access to information resources on a wide range of career management topics
  • Funding to support student internship opportunities and Student Society/Club events.

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40/101
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23rd
CUG Ranking
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37th
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Emily
06 Dec 23

Best experience is the student life Worst experience is the student buses - some are unreliable..Read more

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ellie
06 Dec 23

student life and jcs bad is the buses..Read more

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Entry requirements

Ideally you will hold a 2:1 undergraduate degree, or equivalent, in Criminology or a cognate discipline i.e. Law, Psychology, Sociology, Politics or Social Policy. Candidates with a 2:2 or with relevant professional work experience may also be considered.

Tuition fees

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£8,550 per year

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Students from Domestic

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Tuition fees for years of study after your first year are subject to an increase of 3%.

£18,250 per year

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Students from EU

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Tuition fees for years of study after your first year are subject to an increase of 3%.

£18,250 per year

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Tuition fees for years of study after your first year are subject to an increase of 3%.

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Emily
06 Dec 23
Criminology and Criminal Justice BSc (Hons)
Best experience is the student life Worst experience is the student buses - some are unreliable...
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ellie
06 Dec 23
Criminology and Psychology BSc (Hons)
student life and jcs bad is the buses...
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Swansea University
Swansea University , Swansea

Located on the stunning Swansea Bay coastline, this Welsh university provides easy access to the city centre, as well as to the beaches...

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Swansea University
Singleton Park Swansea SA2 8PP United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Swansea  1.2 miles away

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