MSc Criminology at London Metropolitan University

Our Criminology MSc degree will allow you to develop an advanced knowledge of crime and offenders, as well as assess contemporary trends and concepts in criminal justice policy and community safety. You'll explore approaches to crime control within the community and penal institutions to gain the skills required to conduct research within the field of crime and criminal justice. This level of knowledge can prepare you for doctoral study or research posts within the criminal justice arena, but it's also ideal for consolidating your professional experience.

Faculty: School of Social Sciences and Professions  |  Duration: 1 year full-time; 2 years part-time  |  Study mode: full-time / part-time  |  Intake: January 2027, September 2027  |  Location: London, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Modules: Criminological Research Methods, Criminology Dissertation, Critical and Justice Issues in Criminology, Explaining Violence, Terrorism and Radicalisation Studies, Transnational Organised Crime, Modern Slavery, Human Trafficking & Organised Crime, Psychology and Crime.

Career pathways

The aim of the course is to prepare you for employment or further study in the criminal justice sector. The curriculum will equip you for a range of careers in the criminal justice system and related professions, all with excellent recruitment prospects.

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