Course Overview

Explore current issues in criminology and criminal justice and reflect upon the related themes of race, ethnicity, gender, state power, and war. You will study various theoretical approaches in criminology and their methods of criminological research. You will apply your acquired knowledge in a dissertation on a topic of your choice and aligned to your personal interests or career ambitions. You will study a range of interesting, innovative, and challenging modules taught by academics who are actively engaged in publication and research. You will have a choice of options in the field of administrative criminology and criminal justice system, critical criminology and social justice, and aspects of international security, crime, and justice.

General Eligibility

Applicants should either have at least a second class honors degree in the cognate subjects of Psychology, Sociology, Health & Social Care, Humanities combined awards, English Literature, Politics, Economics, Philosophy, Religious Studies, Human Geography, History, Business Studies, Criminology, Journalism, Media Studies, Anthropology, Education Studies, Peace Studies, European Studies, International Political Economy, Social Work, Law or Youth & Community Studies, at least a second class honors degree in a non-cognate subject supported by evidence of an aptitude for the subject applied for, or have equivalent experience or training, normally from within the work environment.

Part Time Work Details

Language Requirement

• IELTS 6.0 with no skills below 5.5, or an equivalent qualification.