MA Criminology & Criminal Justice
Bournemouth University
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Take your understanding of criminality and criminal justice to the next level. Whether you are developing your career or moving on from undergraduate study, this course will help advance your skills to meet the demands of crime and criminal justice roles. Develop advanced analytical knowledge and understanding of criminological theory and criminal justice processes and outcomes, informed by current practice and research.Advance your leadership and practice skills to align with requirements from ...Read more

Take your understanding of criminality and criminal justice to the next level. Whether you are developing your career or moving on from undergraduate study, this course will help advance your skills to meet the demands of crime and criminal justice roles. Develop advanced analytical knowledge and understanding of criminological theory and criminal justice processes and outcomes, informed by current practice and research.Advance your leadership and practice skills to align with requirements from current employers in criminal justice.Conduct an independent piece of critical research in a related area of your choice.Develop advanced research skills for critically examining complex problems, suitable for theoretical and practical application.Consider criminology and criminal justice from a global perspective.Advance your knowledge of crime and criminology under the tutelage of our research-active teaching staff, bringing research and professional practice into the classroom environment.

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55/279
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72nd
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Freya
23 Sep 25

The wellbeing support offered at the university is very useful. The careers and employability opportunities at the uni are very worthwhile...Read more

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Lily
22 Feb 25

The best aspect of my uni experience include student support, thee staff at the university have been accommodating and are always doing their best to assist myself and the other..Read more

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Entry requirements

A Bachelors Honours degree with 2:2 in any subject, or equivalent.

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£9,500 per year

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£17,250 per year

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£17,250 per year

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Freya
23 Sep 25
Sociology & Criminology - BA (Hons)
The wellbeing support offered at the university is very useful. The careers and employability opportunities at the uni are very worthwhile....
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Lily
22 Feb 25
MA Criminology & Criminal Justice
The best aspect of my uni experience include student support, thee staff at the university have been accommodating and are always doing their best to assist myself and the other...
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Bournemouth University
Bournemouth University , The Hub, Poole House

Based by the sea in south-west England, just two hours from London by train, Bournemouth University offers more than 80 taught...

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