MA Criminology and Criminal Justice at Leeds Trinity University

The field of criminology and criminal justice is constantly developing, challenging both researchers and practitioners as new forms of crime and harm emerge from a range of perennial issues.

Faculty: School of Social Sciences  |  Duration: 1 year full-time; 2 years part-time  |  Study mode: full-time / part-time  |  Intake: September 2026  |  Location: Leeds, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Core modules include Current Criminological Concepts, Practical Criminological Research, Justice and Control in a Globalised World, Transnational Illicit Markets, Scholarly Project.

Career pathways

The MA Criminology and Criminal Justice aims to prepare you for a career in the broad field of criminal justice by developing your awareness of current problems in crime and harm and equipping you with the knowledge and skills needed to contribute to and lead professional services across the criminal justice sector. This course is suitable for graduates from a wide range of academic disciplines, including criminology, policing, sociology, psychology and law, who are keen to build on their current knowledge to pursue a career in criminal justice and for professionals working in the criminal justice sector who want to expand their own skills, knowledge and competencies.

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