Criminology (MSc)

About this course

Develop the skills to understand contemporary crime and criminal justice policy on this MSc Criminology degree. Explore concepts in crime, deviance and criminal behaviour to analyse the social issues facing our world.

This course will help you pursue a successful academic career, or roles with the police, the prison service, the NHS or security companies.

You’ll train in applied criminology, criminal justice, policing, penology and victimology on this master’s degree. Optional modules in related disciplines will help you specialise in your field of interest. You could focus on topics like:

• prisons and punishment
• modern policing
• cyber crime
• advanced policy analysis
• terrorism

Our Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC) validated training ensures you'll produce a high quality research dissertation directly related to your interests.

You'll be taught and supervised by internationally recognised criminologists whose research and policy analyses are used by government departments, criminal justice agencies and the media.

This criminology master’s highlights the connections between research and professional practice to prepare you for a wide range of professional careers as well as for PhD studies.

You’ll cover international criminological research findings, modern criminal justice policy and practice, and the latest modern research methods. Learn to:

• analyse key crime trends
• carry out independent criminological research and analysis
• design and complete a research dissertation
• develop and present ideas, arguments and findings to different audiences
• use the latest research methods

Careers

When you graduate from this master’s degree in Criminology you’ll be well prepared for further study, and a range of careers:

• security and crime analysis
• police and prison and probation service
• crime prevention and community safety
• courts service
• youth justice and youth work
• research and policy development
• pressure groups and non-governmental organisations