MSc Applied Criminology

The MA Applied Criminology at Manchester Metropolitan University provides a rigorous academic approach to understanding key contemporary issues in crime and justice. The course emphasizes on applied and comparative studies of criminology and criminal justice. The course enhances professional development and scholarly debates on criminological, legal, and criminal justice research, equipping students with the intellectual tools needed to deal with the complexities of criminal justice and crime control issues.Course Content: The course content focusses on various aspects of Criminology including Crime Control, Victimisation, Drugs & Crime, Policing, Sentencing, and Prisons. Throughout the course, students will delve into classical and contemporary criminological theory, examining the practical implications of this for policy, practice, and the future of criminal justice.Key Modules: Key modules are Modern Theories and Justice in Modern Britain, Perspectives on Social Research, and Crime Control and Social Justice. Other significant units include Social Justice and Human Rights, Collisions of Justice in the 21st Century, and Victims and Victimology.Future Careers: Upon completion of this course, students have the potential to enter into a career within several areas such as criminology, criminal justice, and public administration, policing, voluntary or third sector organizations, victim support, teaching and lecturing, and research roles. For more information on this course, please visit the official course page.