MSc Criminology at York St John University

Explore and challenge crime and the social inequalities that lie behind it. Inequality, oppression and patriarchy are all examples of how social factors directly impact the rates and forms of crime that exist in our society today. On this course you will explore issues, including the media, politics and the economy interact with and impact crime.

Faculty: School of Humanities  |  Duration: 1 year full time | 2 years part time  |  Study mode: full-time/part-time  |  Intake: September 2027, September 2028  |  Location: York, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Compulsory modules include Advanced Research Methods in Social Research; Contemporary Research in Social Sciences; Criminological Theory and Practice; Independent Project. Optional modules include Social Justice, Communities and Partnerships; Crime and Society; Policing and Serious Crime Investigation; Principles of Criminal Law and Practice.

Career pathways

This degree could lead you to a career directly related to Criminology, such as working in policing or probation. You might also look for work in areas such as policy and research.

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