"The highlight of my course has been taking Data Analysis and Crime Mapping course units.
"Both areas have opened many opportunities for me in the field of criminology."
Tackling complex problems of crime, including its causation and control, requires skilled thinkers. Our MA in Criminology will give you specialist knowledge of current themes and historical debates across various areas of criminology.
Our innovative course is taught by experts from sociological, legal, and psychological backgrounds with real-world experience. You’ll benefit from research-led teaching, as well as strong links to wider criminal justice professions and industry.
You’ll put the theory into practice from day one and develop intellectual, critical, and analytical skills needed for a successful career.
You’ll study core areas of criminological theory and research, including the relationships between criminology, criminal justice, and public policy.
Specialise in cutting edge topics such as the application of data science to crime; themes that relate to social responsibility such as youth offending, domestic violence, and modern slavery; and subjects that are traditionally ignored by criminologists, such as genocide.
Our course provides you with a strong foundation for careers in research, policy, advocacy and the wider criminal justice sector. You’ll gain a critical understanding of contemporary criminological issues, as well as vital transferable skills such as research, analysis, communication and independent thinking.
This course is eligible for the 1+3 studentship offered by the Economic and Social Sciences Research Council (ESRC) North West Social Sciences Doctoral Training Partnership (NWSSDTP), offering a unique, fully-funded route into postgraduate research. If your application is successful, you’ll be able to seamlessly transition from master's-level study to a PhD. Find out more on our 1+3 ESRC NWSSDTP webpage .
A prestigious department
You will study in a department which has set the foundations in several areas of criminological study. Professor Ken Pease received an OBE for his service to crime prevention; Professors Russell and Rebecca Dobash are known as pioneers in the study of intimate partner violence; and Professor Howard Parker changed the way we think about drug-use.
Real-world impact
We put theory into practice. Our academics and students are dedicated to shaping policymaking and practice nationally and internationally in diverse areas including drug policy, domestic abuse, and policing. We work closely with government, civic organisations like the police, and private companies to advise and effect meaningful change.
We require a UK bachelor's degree with a First or Upper Second classification or the overseas equivalent, in any discipline.
When assessing your academic record we consider your degree subject, grades you have achieved and the standing of the institution where you studied your qualification.
| QS 综合 | 院校 | 学制 | 学费 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 第 415 位 | 肯特大学University of Kent | 1年 | 23950英镑/年 |
| 第 438 位 | 埃塞克斯大学University of Essex | 1年 | 25075英镑/年 |
| 第 581 位 | 考文垂大学Coventry University | 1年 | 18600英镑/年 |