Criminology MSc
Master
In Guildford
Description
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Type
Master
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Location
Guildford
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Duration
1 Year
The combination of analytic criminological knowledge and applied research skills on our course will equip you with a sophisticated understanding of the most important challenges and perspectives in contemporary criminology.Our MSc Criminology has been designed for graduates and practitioners with an appropriate first degree who seek advanced knowledge about issues connected with crime, deviance, control, the criminal justice system and social research.This degree also has two new pathways – cybercrime and cybersecurity and corporate crime and corporate responsibility. These degrees also suit graduates and practitioners considering a PhD in this area; and practitioners in the criminal justice system and related government and security and voluntary agencies who wish to develop their understanding of the wider issues connected to crime.
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About this course
Through criminology we study the issues of crime, deviance and criminal justice that are at the heart of our society.On our MSc Criminology we’ve combined modules in academic criminology and the criminal justice system with training in qualitative and quantitative research methods.Our world-renowned criminological expertise and unique emphasis on research methodology will sharpen your ability to think in a logical and informed manner about criminological problems, and to design, conduct and manage effective research and evaluation.
A minimum of a 2:2 UK honours degree in either Behavioural Science, Business, Criminology, Law, Psychology, or in a human or political science, or a recognised equivelant international qualification. We can also consider relevant work experience if you don't meet these requirements.
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Subjects
- Criminology
- Dissertation
- Criminological
- Analytics
- Social
- Society
- Law
- Law of Tort
- Criminal
- Criminal Psychology
Course programme
Modules listed are indicative, reflecting the information available at the time of publication. Please note that modules may be subject to teaching availability, student demand and/or class size caps.
The University operates a credit framework for all taught programmes based on a 15-credit tariff. Modules can be either 15, 30, 45 or 60 credits, and additionally for some masters dissertations, 90 credits.
The structure of our programmes follows clear educational aims that are tailored to each programme. These are all outlined in the programme specifications which include further details such as the learning outcomes:
Year 1
Module title
- MASTERS DISSERTATION
- COMPARATIVE CRIMINOLOGY
- CRIMINOLOGICAL THEORIES
- FIELD METHODS
- SOCIAL DATA ANALYTICS
- CRIME & OFFENDING
- CRIMINAL JUSTICE SYSTEM
- LAW, SOCIETY & SOCIAL CONTROL
- POLICING AND THE POLICE
Additional information
Criminology MSc