The MSc Criminal Justice & Penal Change at the University of Strathclyde offers a unique opportunity to critically engage with pressing contemporary issues in national and international criminal justice and penal reform. This postgraduate degree is designed for those who seek to understand and influence the complex realities of crime, punishment, and justice systems. You will explore innovative theories, analyse evidence-based practices, and develop a nuanced understanding of penal decision-making, drawing on diverse disciplinary approaches to foster rational and just responses to crime.
This full-time, one-year on-campus programme allows you to tailor your studies through compulsory modules in Justice & Penal Decision-Making and Punishment & Processes of Penal Change, alongside a significant dissertation, enhanced research proposal, or professional internship. You will have the chance to apply your learning through elective modules such as Restorative Justice or International Criminal Justice. You will graduate with advanced analytical skills, a deep understanding of penal theory and practice, and a strong foundation for careers in policy, research, advocacy, or further academic study.