MA Criminology at Anglia Ruskin University

Examine real-life case studies of serious crime and the methods used to police it. Gain the skills and knowledge you need for a career in criminal justice.

Faculty: Faculty of Arts, Humanities, Education and Social Sciences  |  Department: School of Humanities and Social Sciences  |  Duration: 1 year full-time; 15 months full-time; 28 months part-time; 32 months part-time  |  Study mode: full-time, part-time  |  Intake: September 2027, January 2027  |  Location: Chelmsford, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

This Masters in Criminology enables you to develop your skills in research, analysis and critical evaluation as you investigate case studies in serious crime. In the core module on Organised Illicit Trade you will discuss the concept of criminal networks and criminal opportunity. Year 1: Globalisation Organised Crime and Crime Control, Postgraduate Major Project; options include Global Punishment of Crime - Prisons and Penology, War, Peacekeeping and Military Intervention, Global Governance, Terrorism: Crime, Justice and Historical Continuities.

Career pathways

Our MA Criminology will prepare you for many criminal justice-related careers, such as the immigration and border agencies, the Police, the Prison Service, the National Probation Service, youth justice, the Home Office, the court system, violence prevention or social policy and research. Graduation doesn’t have to be the end of your time with us.

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