MSc Criminal Justice and Investigation at University of Winchester

Programme overview

This Master's degree will offer a range of contemporary criminal justice subject areas with a focus on the professional skills required within the criminal justice sector at a local and national level. Developing key analytical and professional skills such as investigatory skills, complex information management and analysis, writing and drafting skills, is at the centre of the programme design.

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

What you will study

Year 1: Criminal Justice: Global and National Challenges and Opportunities, Investigatory Practice: Principles, Systems and Protocols, Data and Evidence Based Approaches to Criminal Justice and Investigation, Trauma Informed Practice – Support Interventions and Rehabilitation, Extended Independent Study

Career pathways

The programme is designed to prepare students for a range of criminological careers, specifically focused policing and security, research and academic careers.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Normally a first or second-class Honours degree or professional experience in the area of study. This course is ideal for those with an interest in pursuing a criminal justice career in policing, probation, prison work or similar. If English is not your first language: IELTS 6.0 overall with a minimum of 5.5 in writing or equivalent

Domestic applicants: GBP 10,050 a year (2027/28). Full-time tuition fee. Applies to UK, Channel Islands, Isle of Man and Republic of Ireland students. Source

International applicants: GBP 17,450 a year (2027/28). Full-time tuition fee. Source

Intake: September

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

Apply through the official page: https://www.winchester.ac.uk/study/how-to-apply/How-to-apply-Postgraduate/

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