MA Criminology

The MA in Criminology at Kingston University is a full-time postgraduate course that critically addresses contemporary issues and debates within the field of criminology. It is designed to help students understand crime and justice in national and global contexts, whilst building on their knowledge, skills, and capabilities for careers related to criminal justice.Course Content: The course is designed deeply around contemporary issues and debates within criminology, covering vital topics such as crime, inequality, criminal justice, and social and global change. It is structured to provide students with a comprehensive and deep understanding of crime, justice and related fields. The course combines theoretical and practical understanding, with the inclusion of research skills modules, enabling students to conduct their own research.Key Modules: Core modules include 'Crime and Social Change in Contemporary Society', 'Research Methods in Social Sciences', 'Crimes of the Powerful', and 'Dissertation in Social Sciences'. Optional modules include 'Children and Crime', 'Communities and Crime', and 'Terrorism and Counter-Terrorism'.Accreditations: Whilst not expressly stated, the course content and approach adheres to the rigorous standards expected of a Master's level programme in Criminology.Future Careers: Graduates of the MA in Criminology can embark on diverse careers in fields related to criminal justice. These roles may lie within law enforcement agencies, public policy, social research, and civil liberties organisations. Graduates may also choose to continue their academic journey with further study, like a PhD programme.For more information on this course, please visit the official course page.