The MA (Hons) in Criminology and Criminal Justice at the University of Roehampton London is designed for individuals keen to critically examine the complexities of crime, its control, and societal responses. You will explore pressing issues such as harms, crime control, and justice, drawing on interdisciplinary insights from sociology, law, and human rights. This postgraduate degree is ideal if you seek to develop advanced research skills and a nuanced understanding of criminal justice systems, preparing you for impactful roles in a field that constantly requires fresh perspectives and rigorous analysis.
This full-time, on-campus Masters programme, studied over one year, offers a comprehensive curriculum including compulsory modules like Advanced Research Methods and Criminology in Practice, alongside a significant Dissertation module. You will have the opportunity to specialise through optional modules covering topics from Genocide, Atrocities and International Justice to Environmental Crime, Justice and Politics. You will graduate with sophisticated analytical abilities and practical research experience, equipping you for careers in policy, research, advocacy, and further academic study within the criminal justice sector.