Applied Criminology

University of Greenwich
Postgraduate MA (PG) Full-time 1 Year Sociology

About this course

This master's degree equips you with a deep understanding of how criminological theory, concepts and methods can be applied and understood in the context of criminal justice practice.

The MA in Applied Criminology offers students a practical, contemporary and critically engaged programme of study that draws on the extensive practice experience and applied research specialisms of the criminology teaching team. This master's degree equips you with a deep understanding of the criminal justice system and its partnered agencies, as well as practical knowledge of the organisational and structural aspects of the wider sector. This master's will be particularly useful for those seeking professional development and higher responsibility roles in; probation, prisons, rehabilitation, policing, youth justice, violence reduction, social justice and third sector services.

What you should know about this course

  • The programme is ideal for practitioners already working in related fields, or those wishing to enter higher responsibility roles in the criminal justice sector

  • Students aim to complete the MA within 12 months (full-time) or 24 months (part-time)

  • You can exit at intermediate stages with a Postgraduate Certificate or Postgraduate Diploma award

  • The MA includes a dissertation, which allows you to conduct your own research with 1-to-1 supervision

  • You can tailor the programme to your specific areas of interest through a range of optional modules

    • Study Options

    This course is available in 2 study options:

    Part-time

    Duration: 2 Years

    Qualification: MA (PG)

    Location: London

    Full-time Shown above

    Duration: 1 Year

    Qualification: MA (PG)

    Location: London

    Career Prospects

    Graduates from this course typically go into the following occupations:

    2435 Professional/Chartered company secretaries
    1162 Senior police officers
    3314 Prison service officers (below principal officer)
    4112 Local government administrative occupations
    3319 Protective service associate professionals
    4113 Officers of non-governmental organisations

    Related Courses

    CertHE Construction Site Supervisor

    University of Greenwich

    CertHE Full-time 1 Year UG Chatham

    UCAS Points

    96 points

    Computer Science

    University of Greenwich

    MSc Full-time 1 Year PG Greenwich

    Computer Science (Network Engineering)

    University of Greenwich

    MSc Full-time 1 Year PG London

    Course Details

    Qualification
    Master of Arts - MA (PG)
    Study Mode
    Full-time
    Duration
    1 Year
    Start Date
    2025
    Academic Year
    2025
    Campus / Location
    London
    Scheme
    Postgraduate
    Subjects
    Sociology

    Offered by

    University of Greenwich

    Greenwich

     View university profile
    Visit university website