MA Criminology
If you want to ...
- investigate contemporary policy debates and perspectives in crime control
- consider how policy debates inform the politics of crime control
- explore cutting theories of criminology
- hone your research skills
... then MA Criminology is the course for you.
MA Criminology enables you to develop and enhance your knowledge of criminological theories and research.
The programme will allow you to gain an understanding of how the criminal justice process operates and the context in which it exists.
The course provides you with key skills including those required to critically analyse debates within criminology, and carry out methodologically rigorous research.
You will gain an in-depth specialist knowledge of explanations of crime.
You will also examine criminal justice policies and the different ways in which society can prevent crime and deal with offenders.
The course will be useful for anyone that wishes to enter one of the criminal justice professions or for those already employed in such professions that wish to enhance their knowledge and skills.
Key Information
Start Date: September
Duration:
12 months full-time
24 months part-time
Entry requirements:
an upper second honours degree in law or social sciences, or non-UK equivalent.
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Admissions Contact
Postgraduate Admissions
School of Law
Tel: +44 (0) 113 343 7573
Fax: +44 (0) 113 343 2452