MSc Criminology and Criminal Justice at Durham University

Develop an in-depth understanding of issues in crime, deviance and the criminal justice system in a supportive environment where you will be given the opportunity to challenge your thinking and push your boundaries. Criminology and Justice engages with a vast range of historical and contemporary issues. In a field that is constantly evolving, experts have become adept at changing their approach to keep pace with new and emerging forms of crime.

Faculty: Faculty of Social Sciences  |  Department: Sociology  |  Duration: 1 year full-time, 2 years part-time  |  Study mode: full-time (part-time option)  |  Intake: September 2027  |  Location: Durham, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

You will study issues of theoretical and social importance, learning from practitioners, lecturers and researchers who are international experts in their fields. The module ’Criminology: Theory and Critical Issues' links directly with the research activities of the criminology staff, while ‘Gender Violence and Abuse’ links with the current activities of the Department’s research group of the same name. Compulsory modules include Criminology, Theory and Critical Issues, Researching Society, Policy and Practice, Dissertation.

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