Entry requirementsEntry Requirements A good honours degree, ideally in a social science subject, but applications from students with other backgrounds will be welcomed. Each application will be considered on its merits
Academic titleInternational Criminology, MA / PGDip / PGCert
Course descriptionThe programme offers students the opportunity to study criminology at an advanced level. The MA encompasses in-depth investigation of major theoretical and substantive issues in contemporary criminology from a critical perspective and within an international context.
Options exist for students to defer the programme at intermediate stages with a Postgraduate Certificate or Postgraduate Diploma.
The programme will appeal to those wishing to extend their knowledge of criminology, to explore alternative approaches/perspectives, and to broaden their understanding within an interdisciplinary, comparative and international context. Students will develop advanced skills in critical analysis, research and application in professional practice. The programme will also be of interest to practitioners working in criminal justice; social care; crime prevention and community safety; youth offending and youth justice; forensics; child protection and victim support.
Core courses
* Contemporary Issues in Criminology
* Comparative Criminological Research
* Crime Theory
Options
* Penality
* Crime, Terrorism and the State
* Policing, Security and Crime Control
* Asylum, Social Control and Justice
* Critical Legal Theory
* Human Rights Law
* Child Protection Law
* Health and Environmental Protection
* Ethical Trade and Corporate Responsibility