MSc Criminology & Social Policy at University of Strathclyde

This on-campus MSc develops a critical understanding of criminology, criminal justice and social policy and the political, economic and social contexts of criminological research. It is delivered by Strathclyde's criminology, criminal and social justice and social policy staff and builds the skills to design and deliver justice-related research projects.

Faculty: Faculty of Humanities & Social Sciences  |  Department: Law  |  Duration: 12 months full-time; 24 months part-time  |  Intake: September  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom

What you will study

Six taught modules plus a dissertation. Compulsory modules are The Contexts of Criminal Justice Research, Contemporary Issues in Criminology, Prisons, Power & Punishment, Qualitative Research Methods and a dissertation of about 15,000 words; students choose two options such as Perspectives on Social Research, Welfare Concepts and Ideas, Inequalities & Social Policy, Feminism, Gender & Violence or Media, Crime & Violence.

Career pathways

Prepares graduates for PhD study in criminology or justice social work, careers across justice-related fields (policing, prisons, social work), senior management in local authorities and the public, third and private sectors, and social science research roles in research organisations, charities, lobbying groups and government.

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