Crime and Justice (F75)

Open University
Postgraduate 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.

Key features of the course

  • 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.
  • 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