Master of Science in Criminology and Criminal Justice Practice

Program Overview

Enhance your knowledge of criminology and criminal justice or develop a career in the criminal justice profession.

• Approach criminology from an academic and professional perspective.
• Engage with the criminal justice profession at home and abroad.
• Choose between a traditional dissertation or workplace consultancy in your third semester — preparing for employment or doctoral study.
• Study in the prestigious Helena Kennedy Centre of International Justice.
• Draw on contemporary and future developments in criminal justice.

On this rewarding, varied course, you’ll develop advanced knowledge and understanding of criminology. You’ll study in the internationally-recognised Helena Kennedy centre, and gain useful contacts through study opportunities in the UK and internationally. Upon graduation, you’ll be prepared for a range of exciting positions, and possess excellent transferable skills.

How you learn

All our courses are designed around a set of key principles based on engaging you with the world, collaborating with others, challenging you to think in new ways, and providing you with a supportive environment in which you can thrive.

The course provides a supportive learning environment, which balances subject knowledge, intellectual skills and employability training.

You’ll apply your skills through real-world experiences and active engagement with academics, volunteers and criminal justice practitioners. You’ll also have the opportunity to challenge, be challenged and collaborate in an academically stimulating environment.  

You’ll tackle subjects including criminal justice leadership and reform, research methods and global threats. You'll gain a high-level knowledge and understanding of criminology, and a range of key transferrable persona, professional and practical skills.

You learn through

• Lectures
• Workshops on campus
• Online support through the University's virtual learning environment
• Teaching input from industry experts
• Virtual lectures
• Peer support
• Reflection
• Guided reading
• Student presentations
• Individual student reflection on learning