If you are passionate about understanding the causes and consequences of crime, and wish to contribute to a more just and effective criminal justice system, then the MSc Criminology and Criminal Justice at The University of Law is designed for you. This postgraduate degree equips you with a systematic understanding and critical awareness of key criminological principles, exploring the history of ideas, cultural contexts, and social and political theories that shape criminal justice practices. You will develop essential knowledge in areas such as harms and power, desistance, and criminology at the margins, preparing you to analyse complex societal issues.
You will study this comprehensive Masters degree online and full-time over one year, or part-time over two years, engaging with compulsory modules like Research Methods and Crime and Criminal Justice, alongside optional units tailored to your interests. The programme culminates in a significant independent research project, either a Dissertation or a Coproducing in Criminal Justice: Digital Desistance Project, allowing you to delve deeply into a chosen area. You will graduate with the analytical skills to design and complete empirical research, positioning you for advanced roles in criminal justice research, policy, or practice.