MSc Criminology and Criminal Justice at University of the West of Scotland

The MSc Criminology and Criminal Justice degree gives you the opportunity to study both theoretical and applied criminology at an advanced level to use the knowledge, skills and understanding gained to engage critically, innovatively and independently with contemporary issues in criminal justice. Students gain a critical understanding of how key theories, concepts and empirical findings are used to create and interpret knowledge within the study of crime and criminal justice.

Duration: 1 years full-time / 2 years part-time  |  Study mode: full-time; part-time  |  Intake: Paisley: September  |  Location: Paisley, Scotland, United Kingdom

What you will study

The MSc C riminology and Criminal Justice degree has been designed to be flexible and allows for part-time and full-time study, while also blending on-campus, and online delivery techniques. The MSc comprises five core and one optional taught, 20-credit modules followed by a 60-credit research dissertation. Modules include: Applied Criminology and Criminal Justice, Comparative Policing, Comparative Penology, Applied Research Methods in Social Sciences, Contemporary Social Issues.

Career pathways

The programme equips students with essential skills and knowledge for a range of careers in the criminal justice sector including the police, prison service and criminal justice social work, policy analysis and evaluation, and policy work in governments, local authorities or charities.

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