Criminology and Criminal Justice

University of Staffordshire
Postgraduate MSc Full-time 1 Year Sociology

About this course

Do you want to work in criminal justice sector? Do you already work in the sector and want to advance your career? Do you want to further your education and follow your passion for criminology? Whatever the reason, our Criminology and Criminal Justice MSc is for you.

Our MSc Criminology and Criminal Justice has been designed for both graduates and practitioners who wish to develop their understanding of the debates surrounding crime and the criminal justice system. It offers an exciting opportunity to study both theoretical criminology and the more applied aspects of criminal justice.

We provide an engaging and flexible educational experience to a diverse range of students by utilising a wide range of learning and teaching methods and technologies. The course is highly participative; while teaching and learning sessions will provide periods of structured teaching, they will also provide a forum within which you will take responsibility for your own learning and share your knowledge and views with other students and staff.

Throughout the course, there is a focus on research and we will help you develop the capability to design, manage and disseminate a research project to a professional standard.

On successful completion of study, we will issue the following award: MSc Criminology and Criminal Justice

Study Options

This course is available in 4 study options:

Distance learning (full-time)

Duration: 1 Year

Qualification: MSc

Location: Stoke-on-Trent

Distance learning (part-time)

Duration: 2 Years

Qualification: MSc

Location: Stoke-on-Trent

Full-time Shown above

Duration: 1 Year

Qualification: MSc

Location: Stoke-on-Trent

Part-time

Duration: 2 Years

Qualification: MSc

Location: Stoke-on-Trent

Career Prospects

Graduates from this course typically go into the following occupations:

1162 Senior police officers
2435 Professional/Chartered company secretaries
3312 Police officers (sergeant and below)
3314 Prison service officers (below principal officer)
2462 Probation officers
4112 Local government administrative occupations

Course Details

Qualification
MSc
Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
1 Year
Start Date
2025
Academic Year
2025
Campus / Location
Stoke-on-Trent
Scheme
Postgraduate
Subjects
Sociology