MA Criminology

The MA Criminology at the University of Essex is a comprehensive course that allows students to develop a deep understanding of criminological theories and their application to contemporary criminal justice policy and practice. The course provides the opportunity to study a wide range of issues faced by criminal justice institutions and policy makers, exploring theories of crime and punishment in depth.Course Content: The course involves a blend of theoretical and empirical study, where students undertake modules in social research methods while carrying out an independent piece of research on a criminology topic of their choice. Students also have the option to undertake a Professional Pathway which includes a work placement in a crime or criminal justice related role. Key Modules: The key modules covered in this course are Theories of Crime and Control, which examines the operation of power at the levels of state and society, and The Criminal Justice System and Human Rights, which considers the interaction of the criminal justice system and human rights in domestic and international contexts. Other key modules include Social Research Methods and Professional Pathway.Future Careers: Graduates from this course usually engage in a wide range of occupations including roles in criminal justice agencies such as the police, prison, and probation services, in addition to roles in related areas such as drug support and criminal justice charities. Others have advanced in academia or policy research roles in organisations such as the Home Office.For more information on this course, please visit the official course page [here](https://www.essex.ac.uk/courses/PG00521/1/MA-Criminology).