Crime and Justice (F75)
Open UniversityPostgraduate MA Distance learning 2 Years PolicingSociologyCriminology
About this course
This masters degree explores new perspectives and ways of thinking about crime, harm and justice. It is concerned with examining problematic areas of social life, transgression, ‘crime’, social harm and justice. You will consider the significance of power, social structure, and economic and social inequalities in understanding ‘crime’, and processes of criminalisation in local, transnational and global contexts. Studying this qualification will enhance your ability to think critically about problems of crime, social harm and the delivery of justice.Develops your expertise in topics related to the investigation of crime, justice social harm Extends your skills and insights on the criminal justice system, victim protection and support, civil liberties, human rights, security and social justice Ideal preparation for work where analytical and careful decision making is required, and where initiative is valued.
Key features of the course
Career Prospects
Graduates from this course typically go into the following occupations:
1172 Social services managers and directors
2461 Social workers
1162 Senior police officers
2462 Probation officers
3319 Protective service associate professionals
2435 Professional/Chartered company secretaries
Course Details
- Qualification
- MA
- Study Mode
- Distance learning
- Duration
- 2 Years
- Start Date
- 2025
- Academic Year
- 2025
- Campus / Location
- Milton Keynes
- Scheme
- Postgraduate
- Subjects
- Policing, Sociology, Criminology