Criminology MSc
York St John University
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Explore and challenge crime and the social inequalities that lie behind it. Inequality, oppression and patriarchy are all examples of how social factors directly impact the rates and forms of crime that exist in our society today. On this course you will explore issues, including the media, politics and the economy interact with and impact crime.At York St John University we have a passion for, and commitment to, social justice. Through research, we aim to have a positive impact on our ...Read more

Explore and challenge crime and the social inequalities that lie behind it. Inequality, oppression and patriarchy are all examples of how social factors directly impact the rates and forms of crime that exist in our society today. On this course you will explore issues, including the media, politics and the economy interact with and impact crime.

At York St John University we have a passion for, and commitment to, social justice. Through research, we aim to have a positive impact on our community by challenging prejudice and inequality and promoting a fairer society. This is a theme that will run throughout this Criminology MSc course.

You will also learn essential skills, training and research methods that are highly desired by employers. You will learn how to analyse all forms of social information and have the opportunity to complete training courses in related software such as Nvivo and ArcGiS.

You will have a significant level of independence as you study, pursuing the areas of research that interest you the most and negotiating your own projects. You will be supported by our staff who have their own research specialisms. We will provide you with 1 to 1 support in designing your own project, whilst guiding you through your research and thesis writing. Topics you may choose to focus on include:

  • Social inequalities
  • Technology
  • Social justice
  • Migration
  • Gender
  • Cultural criminology
  • Principles of law
  • Investigating serious crimes
  • Communities and partnership working

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23/279
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Charlotte
03 Mar 26

York St John University is situated in a beautiful county of the United Kingdom, it is a safe and diverse university, and a city with a lovely community feel. The university's..Read more

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Gemma
28 Feb 26

Best aspects is the support (once you get it). Worst aspects is accomodation team and accessing support...Read more

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Entry requirements

Minimum entry requirement: 2:2 honours degree in a related subject. Interview - if your honours degree is in an unrelated subject

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£8,800 per year

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£11,800 per year

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Charlotte
03 Mar 26
Criminology - BA (Hons)
York St John University is situated in a beautiful county of the United Kingdom, it is a safe and diverse university, and a city with a lovely community feel. The university's...
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Gemma
28 Feb 26
Criminology - BA (Hons)
Best aspects is the support (once you get it). Worst aspects is accomodation team and accessing support....
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York St John University
Lord Mayor's Walk York North Yorkshire YO31 7EX United Kingdom
Nearest train station: York  0.4 miles away

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