Applied Criminology MA at University of Worcester

Entry requirements

Prospective students will normally be required to have: A first degree gained at a 2:1 or above (or equivalent) in a similar subject discipline e.g., Criminology, Law, Psychology, Sociology or policing OR Any first degree gained at 2:2 or above with a relevant professional qualification and experience, including but not exclusively, Social Work, Police, Probation, Health and Education OR Significant experience of working within a criminal justice sector (i.e., substance use, youth support, courts etc.) Applicants who have obtained a 2:2 are encouraged to talk to the course leader as decisions will be made on an individual basis and contextual offers can be made. Those with significant experience of working within the criminal justice area, but without a first degree or professional qualification, will need to evidence through Recognition of Prior Learning procedures how their knowledge and experience demonstrates their potential to meet the programme requirements, which includes meeting the academic requirements of the programme, the ability to communicate effectively and an appropriate understanding of the criminal justice system in the UK. The Admissions team will provide further