MA Criminology

The Criminology MA course at Coventry University offers a solid understanding of the complexity of crime, harm, and victimization, together with an in-depth discussion of current criminal justice policies, practices, and methods. The course places strong emphasis on the contemporary understanding of these issues, utilizing insights from international, comparative, and global perspectives.Course Content: The course allows students to explore a variety of topics and modules related to criminology. It lays a theoretical framework and allows an exploration of contemporary debates and understanding of crime, justice, and harm. Key Modules: The course includes four mandatory modules: 'Approaches to Criminological Theory', 'Contemporary issues in Crime and Justice', 'Research Design and Process' and 'Dissertation'. Some optional modules can be chosen from 'Policing, Policy and Practice', 'Dynamics of Terrorism', 'Human Rights and International Justice' among others.Future Careers: The course is suited to individuals working or intending to work in the criminal justice sector, in roles such as policing, probation, criminal and civil law, intelligence, NGO's, and advocacy. It's designed to prepare and advance existing careers, or for transition to further post-graduate studies. For more information on this course, please visit the official course page.