Criminology and Criminal Justice MA at Coventry University

Enhance your employability by investigating societal responses to crime, deviance and social harm on local, national and global levels. Whether you're a keen criminology student or a seasoned professional, our course aims to equip you with an advanced understanding of crime and social harm's impact on individuals, communities and society.

Faculty: Law, Crime and Justice  |  Duration: 1 year full-time  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Intake: November 2026, January 2027, March 2027, May 2027, July 2027  |  Location: Coventry, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

This module explores how key criminal justice system agencies including the police, courts, probation service and prison service work together. Key themes include power dynamics, risk assessment and management, legitimacy, and constructions of peace and security.

Career pathways

Career paths include police officer, detective, probation officer, prison officer, witness care service, victim support services, intelligence analyst, fraud investigation, academia and research.

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