This MA in Criminology and Sociology combines two academic disciplines within the school. The course draws on the expertise of our criminologist and sociologist and explores the sociological context of issues in criminology. A broad range of criminology and sociology subjects are studied which develop knowledge and understanding of a broad spectrum of topics within this field including crime, organisations and administrations in the field of criminal justice, the social causes and consequences of crime, social change and social structures, culture and identity and related issues. The broad yet specialised nature of this degree allows students to develop advanced and specialised knowledge alongside skills in criminological and sociological research. On completion of the course, students will be able to: This course normally lasts for a period of twelve months. Taught modules are undertaken during the period of September to May, and the dissertation element completed from May to September. This course normally lasts for a period of two years. Taught modules are undertaken from September to May over a period of two years. The dissertation is written mainly in the summer between year 1 and year 2.