MSc Criminology and Criminal Justice

The Criminology and Criminal Justice postgraduate course offered by the University of the West of Scotland (UWS) is designed for students seeking advanced training in criminology. The course provides a thorough understanding of contemporary theories and concepts, and their application in a range of criminal justice settings, both in the UK and abroad. The course is also delivered entirely online, providing great flexibility for students.Course Content: The course is delivered using integrated online study materials, e-modules, and readings, along with student-led and tutor-led discussion groups. The taught modules are delivered in two semesters and upon completion, the students are required to complete a research-based dissertation. Key Modules: Key modules include Crime and Crime Control, Comparative Criminology, Youth Justice, and the Substance Misuse and Crime course which examines the issues around substance misuse and responses to this behavior.Accreditations: The specific details about accreditations are not provided on the website.Future Careers: This course is suitable for students seeking careers within a wide range of organizations including the police, prisons and probation services, the NHS, local authorities, the legal profession, crime and disorder partnerships, NGOs and voluntary and community groups.For more information on this course, please visit the official course page here.