MA Applied Criminology, Youth and Criminal Justice

The Masters in Applied Criminology, Youth and Criminal Justice course, offered by Manchester Metropolitan University, is designed to give students an advanced understanding of criminology as related to youth culture and young people's experience of justice systems. This course aims to provide students with key skills and knowledge necessary for a professional career in youth and criminal justice, social and criminal justice policy, youth and community work among other areas.Course Content: The course offers a dynamic mix of theory and practice through a range of modules that examine criminological theory, social policy, youth justice, and crime prevention. It facilitates students to explore youth and criminal justice from different perspectives, including sociology, psychology, and human rights. The research methods module will equip students with the necessary skills for conducting social research in the fields of youth and criminal justice.Key Modules: The key modules include 'Perspectives on Social Research', 'Perspectives on Social and Crime Control', 'Young People, Crime and Justice', and 'Crime, Justice and the Sex Industry'. The optional units include 'Responding to Global Crime and Injustice', 'Negotiated Study', and 'Dissertation'. The dissertation provides students with the opportunity to conduct original research in their area of interest within youth and criminal justice.Accreditations: Though there are no specific accreditations mentioned, this course by Manchester Metropolitan University has a high global ranking and is recognised worldwide, assuring students of its validity and quality.Future Careers: This course prepares students for a range of diverse careers like Youth and Community Worker, Family Support Worker, Probation Officer, and Social Scientist among others. It also provides a strong foundation for students who wish to further their studies with a PhD. Alumnis of this course are employed across the world in a range of vocations like teaching, social work, policy work, working for the police, community organisations or NGOs.For more information on this course, please visit the official course page.