Criminology and Criminal Justice MA

The MA in Criminology and Criminal Justice is designed to meet the needs of three groups of potential students. Students requiring thorough research training specialising in criminology and criminal justice. Students who are interested in pursuing academic study of criminology and criminal justice to an advanced level. Practitioners in the criminal justice field who wish to expand their horizons from national to international levels. The programme components consist of two generic research modules for training in qualitative and quantitative research methods in the Social Sciences, as well as specialised training in criminology and criminal justice. Modules cover criminological theories and their application, the work of the police and the courts, inter- and transnational crime, and crime in the media. The programme allows students to incorporate their particular research interests and areas of enquiry. This masters degree in Criminology and Criminal Justice includes a 20,000 word dissertation.

A single or joint honours degree of at least 2(ii) classification in Criminology, Sociology, Law, Political Science, Social Studies, Social Policy, or a related academic discipline. Applications from candidates who have relevant professional experience in lieu of a bachelor degree will also be considered. All applicants in this category will be invited for interview.