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Crime and Justice - MSc at University of South Wales

University of South Wales, United Kingdom

Programme overview

A master's examining criminological issues in depth and critically evaluating debates around crime and justice from philosophical, practical and varied perspectives. Aimed at criminal justice practitioners, managers and policy makers, and recent graduates. Taught at Pontypridd on Wednesdays, with each module taught over five weeks.

Department: Centre for Criminology  |  Duration: 1 year full-time; 2 years part-time  |  Intake: September 2027  |  Location: Pontypridd, Wales, United Kingdom

What you will study

The course looks beyond offenders and responses to crime to societal issues such as violence and substance misuse. Assessment combines formative in-class assessment with summative assessment at the end of each module.

Career pathways

Police, courts, prison, probation and youth offending services, or progression to a PhD or research degree.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Minimum 2:2 Honours degree in a social science or related discipline. Applicants with established professional experience are considered individually through APL/APEL. International applicants: IELTS 6.0 with a minimum of 5.5 in each component or equivalent.

International applicants: GBP 18,300 a year (2027/28). Full-time fee per year Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 1 year full-time; 2 years part-time

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