The Criminology MA at Nottingham Trent University offers you a distinctive pathway to explore the theoretical, policy, and practical dimensions of crime and its responses. This postgraduate degree is designed for those seeking to deepen their understanding of the philosophical, theoretical, and methodological challenges within criminology, with a strong vocational and policy orientation. You will engage with current debates and insights shaping the discipline, preparing you for careers in areas such as policy development within government bodies, local authorities, and crime reduction partnerships, drawing on global examples and expert perspectives.
Studied full-time on campus over one year, this Masters course immerses you in contemporary criminal justice policy and practice, alongside approaches to criminological theory and research methods. You will have the opportunity to undertake a work-based research project, directly linking academic inquiry with the realities of the criminal justice sector, and explore modules such as Crime, Community and Neighbourhood, and Sentence Management in the Criminal Justice System. You will graduate with an extensive, vocationally relevant knowledge base, equipped to critically analyse and contribute to crime reduction strategies and policy-orientated roles.