Applied Criminology MA
University of Worcester
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What makes the MA Criminology programme at Worcester special?Criminology is a thriving subject at the University of Worcester, with academics drawing from a range of disciplines including Sociology, Law and Psychology. You will be joining a welcoming community of peers and colleagues who will support and encourage you to succeed in your endeavours.The MA in Applied Criminology dynamically integrates theory and practice embracing both learning in the classroom and in placement settings. The ...Read more

What makes the MA Criminology programme at Worcester special?

Criminology is a thriving subject at the University of Worcester, with academics drawing from a range of disciplines including Sociology, Law and Psychology. You will be joining a welcoming community of peers and colleagues who will support and encourage you to succeed in your endeavours.

The MA in Applied Criminology dynamically integrates theory and practice embracing both learning in the classroom and in placement settings. The course encompasses a range of service user groups, carers, practitioners, and managers from across the criminal justice arena in the learning experience. This course will provide you with opportunities to develop your specialist interests with the variety of assessments, unique work placements and the opportunity to conduct an extended research project on a relevant topic that you are passionate about.

This course has been designed for those who are ready to apply their current knowledge to a practical field, and to increase their knowledge and skills further so they can take the next step in their career. This course is also desirable for those who currently work in the criminal justice sector who would like to gain an MA in their field.

Careers

You will develop a range of skills on this course that should have an immediate and positive impact on your professional role.

For those who would like to start working in the areas of criminal justice, your increased knowledge and skill set should prepare you for future job applications in the arena.

For those already working in this sector, you will enhance your ability to critically reflect on your professional practice and make valuable contributions to service improvement.

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62/279
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40th
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88th
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Grace
28 Feb 25

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Bailie
28 Feb 25

It is a good place to study, however I would prefer for timetabling to be more grouped..Read more

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Entry requirements

Prospective students will normally be required to have: A first degree gained at a 2:1 or above (or equivalent) in a similar subject discipline e.g., Criminology, Law, Psychology, Sociology or policing OR Any first degree gained at 2:2 or above with a relevant professional qualification and experience, including but not exclusively, Social Work, Police, Probation, Health and Education OR Significant experience of working within a criminal justice sector (i.e., substance use, youth support, courts etc.).

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£9,000 per year

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£9,000 per year

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£17,400 per year

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Staff on my course are all lovely and supportive. Always know where to find support if...
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Bailie
28 Feb 25
Criminology - BA (Hons)
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University of Worcester
University of Worcester , Worcester

Located in a historic cathedral city in the West Midlands and only 45 minutes from Birmingham, the University of Worcester is home...

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Henwick Grove Worcester Worcestershire WR2 6AJ United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Worcester Shrub Hill  0.9 miles away

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