Criminology MSci

Criminology at Staffordshire University is a dynamic and diverse course. Through an understanding and appreciation of human rights and underpinned by cutting-edge research, you will explore the relationship between criminological theories and criminal justice policies and practices. You will be exposed to, and encouraged to discuss, explanations for crime and antisocial behaviour and how the police and courts deal with such matters.<br/><br/>Additionally, you will study the role of punishment in the secure estate, investigate crimes of the powerful and come to understand the role of the media.<br/>Throughout your degree, you will be encouraged to think creatively, challenge established beliefs and develop your own research interests.<br/>Our exciting pathways give you the option to focus on an area of Criminology that interests you. You will have the opportunity to choose to study our parent Criminology degree or to specialise in one of our exciting new pathways: Criminology with Offender Management, Criminology with Victim Support , or Criminology with Organised Crime and Terrorism. <br/><br/>By opting to study the MSci route, you will graduate with an Integrated Masters qualification in Criminology. You will follow the route of the BSc (Hons) Criminology pathways, but in the fourth year take Masters’ level modules, including a research project or placement in an area that has captured your interest.<br/>Upon completion of your studies you will be awarded a MSci (Hons) Criminology, MSci (Hons) Criminology (Offender Management), MSci (Hons) Criminology (Organised Crime and Terrorism), or MSci (Hons) Criminology (Victim Support)

Explore new-fashioned thinking and new ways of working at University of Staffordshire. <br/><br/>Ranked a top 5 UK university for first generation students (Daily Mail Good University Guide 2025), University of Staffordshire is proud to offer exciting opportunities for all, no matter what your background.<br/><br/>Think life-long careers support, help powering start-ups and the big ideas of the future, the chance to gain the skills valued by employers, and over 70 clubs and societies to get involved in! <br/><br/>All undergraduate degrees are designed for the industries of tomorrow, and teaching is provided by academics with real-world expertise. You can travel from the crime scene to the courtroom in simulation spaces. And bring topics to life with AI and VR-powered technology. <br/><br/>Click Call University to secure your place at University of Staffordshire today.