MSc Criminology

The Criminology course at the University of Stirling is a postgraduate program. This course offers an in-depth understanding of major theoretical and practical issues in the field of criminology. It helps students develop critical thinking skills, as well as comparative perspectives on crime, criminal justice and legal systems. Course Content: The course delves into areas such as understanding criminology, research skills in criminology, nature of violence, policing and society, and more. Additional modules may include topics like drugs and crime, human rights and criminal justice, and prisons and punishment. Key Modules: This course comprises a variety of modules including Understanding Criminology, Research Design and Process, Violence Studies, Policing and Society, and a Dissertation. Additional modules may involve topics such as Crime, Harm and Consumer Culture, Forensic Psychology and Gender, Crime and Justice.Future Careers: Graduates of this course can pursue careers across numerous sectors including criminal justice, law enforcement, government and non-government organizations, academic research, and consultancy. This course also prepares students who want to proceed to doctoral research in the field.For more information on this course, please visit the official course page.