International Criminology and Criminal Justice MSc

Deepen your knowledge of international criminological and criminal justice issues and develop your research skills in these areas.<br/><br/>This programme is an excellent grounding to pursue a PhD in criminology or prepare for a career in social research, public policy or administration.<br/><br/>The course will provide you with:<br/><br/><br/>- knowledge of contemporary debates in international criminology and criminal justice<br/><br/><br/>- an understanding of criminological and criminal justice theory, methods, and practical issues<br/><br/><br/>- techniques to critique criminal justice policies using criminological and psychological perspectives<br/><br/><br/>- the ability to design and conduct independent research<br/><br/><br/>- study skills that help you present ideas, arguments and research findings <br/><br/><br/>Youll explore key subjects including:<br/>- international criminal justice<br/><br/><br/>- criminological and psychological perspectives<br/><br/><br/>- international organised crime<br/><br/><br/>Criminology at the University of Southampton is ranked 4th in the UK (The Times Good University Guide, 2026 and The Guardian University Guide, 2026).