The MSc Criminology at the University of Leicester offers you an in-depth exploration of crime, deviance, offenders, and victims, enabling you to tailor your studies to specific interests within the criminal justice system. This postgraduate degree is designed for those seeking to develop a sophisticated understanding of criminological theories, research methods, and contemporary debates in the UK and internationally. You will gain critical insights into theorising crime and deviance, rethinking punishment and rehabilitation, and victimology, preparing you for advanced roles within criminal justice and related fields.
This full-time, on-campus Masters programme is delivered over one year, immersing you in core modules like Criminological Research Methods and Theorising Crime and Deviance, alongside your crucial dissertation. You will have the flexibility to choose two option modules from a range including Forensic and Legal Psychology, Critical Issues in Policing, or Crime Prevention and Community Safety, allowing you to align your studies with your professional aspirations. Upon graduation, you will possess the analytical rigour and research skills highly valued by employers across the criminal justice sector and beyond.
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