Criminology and Criminal Justice MA

**Choose your start date.** <br/>You have six opportunities to join this course throughout the year.<br/><br/>**About the course:**<br/>Whether youre a keen criminology student or a seasoned professional, our course aims to equip you with an advanced understanding of crime and social harms impact on individuals, communities and society.<br/><br/>**Key course content includes:**<br/>- criminological theory: gain an advanced understanding of the causes of global crime and social harm.<br/><br/><br/>- criminal justice policy: develop the skills to evaluate national and international criminal justice policy.<br/><br/><br/>- practical case studies: analyse real-world cases that highlight the underlying connections between academic theory, policy and practice.<br/><br/><br/>- research methods: explore the key research approaches that are employed by criminologists and social researchers to study crime, justice and the social world.<br/><br/><br/>- professional networking: benefit from our close links with criminal justice professionals and institutions. <br/><br/><br/>**Why you should study this course**<br/>- Build on the foundational knowledge you have gained from undergraduate studies in criminology, sociology, psychology, law, forensic investigation, policing, politics, and other degree programmes.<br/><br/><br/>- Enhance the practice experience you have gained within an existing career by studying for an advanced academic qualification. We value applications from those already embedded in practice roles.<br/><br/><br/>- Develop industry-relevant skills, knowledge and attributes directly applicable to a career in criminal justice and allied professions.<br/><br/><br/>- You will be taught by subject experts and professionals in the field (staff are subject to change).<br/><br/><br/>- Enhance your employability and career destination opportunities with a master’s degree, emphasising the real impact of crime and social harm.<br/><br/><br/>**Accreditation and professional recognition<br/>Chartered Management Institute (CMI)**<br/>This course is designed to include the criteria set by the Chartered Management Institute (CMI) for the CMI Level 7 Certificate in Strategic Management and Leadership Practice. It is expected that students who successfully pass the module Violence, Victims and Trauma will be eligible to be considered by CMI for the award as an additional qualification. This module is undergoing assessment by the CMI to confirm that all criteria are met to the required standard and therefore, until this assessment is completed, remains subject to accreditation. Should CMI accreditation not be received by the time you are due to study this module, we will write to you to confirm this status.<br/><br/>For the latest information, please view our website.