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MA - Master of Arts
Wrexham Campus
Online
SEP-25
2 years
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MA - Master of Arts
Wrexham Campus
Online
SEP-25
1 year
MA - Master of Arts
Wrexham Campus
Online
SEP-25
2 years
Select a an exam type
Overview of the programme
This MA Criminology and Criminal Justice programme is designed to offer students, with or without a first degree in Criminology and Criminal Justice, the opportunity to progress academically and professionally. The programme builds on expertise and specialist interests across the Criminology and Social Work programmes. It offers students and professionals the opportunity for Continuing Professional Development.
A distinctive feature of the MA Criminology and Criminal Justice programme is that it is delivered 100 percent online, affording the busy student the flexibility to access postgraduate study while maintaining other commitments. The lectures are delivered via Moodle software, allowing excellent flexibility for times and days of study. Students will experience the programme and its online inter-active approach, its relevance to the workplace and its challenging blend of modules both stimulating and supportive. This also means that the programme can be studied internationally.
The range of modules are contemporary and relevant to the current criminal justice landscape and will help to build on a number of key skills that enhance the students critical thinking and in turn, will thrive in a professional environment. Students will acquire an extensive range of generic skills which are widely accepted as providing an excellent preparation for many careers. In addition to subject skills and knowledge, graduates also develop skills in communication, numeracy, teamwork, critical thinking, computing, and independent learning. All are highly valued by employers.
The MA Criminology and Criminal Justice programme integrates theory, social research, skills and professional experience, preparing students with critical thinking skills for employment in the workforce in criminal and community justice related settings. The programme aims to:
KEY COURSE FEATURES
CAREER PROSPECTS
The MA Criminology and Criminal Justice programme allows students to reach their vocational aspirations, making them stand out to a wide range of employers attached to the fields of:
With further postgraduate study, career paths open to graduates may include Counselling Psychology, Forensic Psychology, Social Work or teaching and research. Students will also achieve PgCert and PgDip exit awards during this course.
We require an undergraduate degree classification of 2:1, but a 2:2 will be considered. We will also consider applicants with relevant experience. Applicants who live abroad are welcome to apply.
Students living in
Domestic
£3,975 per year
Students from Domestic
The mentioned fee is for 2024-25 year entry. There might be a slight increase in 2025-26 year entry.
£3,975 per year
Students from EU
The mentioned fee is for 2024-25 year entry. There might be a slight increase in 2025-26 year entry.
£3,975 per year
Students from International
The mentioned fee is for 2024-25 year entry. There might be a slight increase in 2025-26 year entry.
Wrexham University offers a wide range of postgraduate courses, along with part-time and professional qualifications....