MSc Criminology and Criminal Justice

The Master’s course in Criminology and Criminal Justice at Staffordshire University provides students with a deep understanding of the interconnectivity between the realms of Criminology, Criminal Justice, Crime Analysis, and Corporate Criminal Liability. It aims to develop a suite of skills that will enable students to enhance their career opportunities in the field. The course fosters analytical thinking about contemporary crime and presents various effective strategies to prevent and control the same. It broadly covers topics such as criminal behaviour analysis, sentencing policies, theoretical criminology, victimology and more.Course Content: The curriculum covers a wide range of comprehensive modules that explore different facets of criminology and criminal justice. Students gain an indepth knowledge about the subject, sharpen their critical thinking skills, and learn how to apply theoretical knowledge to practical scenarios in the real world. The course structure allows an interdisciplinary approach that enables students to comprehend criminology in light of psychology, law, sociology, and politics.Key Modules: The key modules of the programme include: Crime Analysis and Intelligence – This unit introduces relevant methods and strategies for crime analysis and intelligence. Criminological Research Methods – This unit develops an understanding of research methods and prepares students for their dissertations. Contemporary Issues in Criminal Justice – Delve into the current challenges, debates, and policy issues within criminal justice. Victimology – Explore the theories and research on victimisation. Corporate Criminal Liability – Understand how corporations end up involved in criminal activities and ways to prevent them. Dissertation – This is the final module where students carry out individual research on an aspect of criminology and criminal justice that interests them.Accreditations: The Criminology and Criminal Justice course at Staffordshire University is fully accredited by the British Society of Criminology.Future Careers: Graduating with a Master’s in Criminology and Criminal Justice equips students with the skills required for varied career paths. Graduates can progress into roles in the criminal justice sector such as policing, probation officers, prison service staff, crime analysts, and more. The course also opens doors to other related sectors like social work, youth justice, community safety, research roles, and roles in third sector organizations working with offenders or victims of crime. Broadly, this course prepares students for careers where analytical thinking, problemsolving, and a deep understanding of the criminal justice system are essential.For more information on this course, please visit the official course page here.