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  MA Applied Criminal Justice and Criminology


Swansea University    School of Social Sciences

Full time & Part time September MA 1 year full-time, 2-3 years part-time
Law (22) Sociology (33)

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Are you passionate about understanding crime and its impact on society? Our Applied Criminal Justice and Criminology MA programme is designed to equip you with in-depth knowledge of the causes of crime, the criminal justice system, and current criminological debates. Taught by experts with extensive academic and practical experience, you'll gain a solid understanding of criminological theories and the latest international developments in criminal justice research. With a 2:1 undergraduate degree in Criminology or a related field, or relevant work experience, you can embark on a one-year full-time or two to three-year part-time journey to exciting career opportunities in the public, private, or non-governmental sectors. Join us and make a difference in the world of criminal justice.

About the course

Crime, its causes, and how we should deal with it, are never far from the headlines, and expertise in this area is increasingly valued by employers in government and other sectors.

Study our MA in Applied Criminal Justice and Criminology and you will gain in-depth knowledge about the causes of crime, the criminal justice system and current themes in criminological debates. Learning from experts with a wealth of academic and practical experience, you will gain a level of knowledge which will open up a range of exciting career opportunities.

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Entry Requirements

Students will discover how the criminal justice system operates in practice, learn key theories, examine relevant research in criminal justice and criminology, and explore cutting edge themes in criminological debates.

Ideally you will hold a 2:1 undergraduate degree, or equivalent, in Criminology or a cognate discipline i.e. Law, Psychology, Sociology, Politics or Social Policy. Candidates with a 2:2 or with relevant professional work experience may also be considered.


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