MSc Youth Justice

The Youth Justice MSC at Queen’s University Belfast is an interdisciplinary master's program that aims to develop students' understanding of the interface between youth justice and related areas of policy. Combining modules in criminology and social science disciplines, this programme offers in-depth knowledge and critical appraisal of contemporary policy, law and practice in youth justice.Course Content: The course provides a rigorous and critical introduction to the study of youth justice. Students study compulsory modules in criminological theory, research methods, international and comparative youth justice, and a dissertation. Its specialists modules are designed to give students a thorough grounding in issues related to youth crime and justice.Key Modules: The course includes compulsory modules such as 'Youth Justice: Theory, Law & Practice', 'Contemporary Challenges and Debates', 'Research Methods: Theory and Practice', and 'International & Comparative Youth Justice'. Optional modules include 'Human Rights & Criminal Justice', 'Qualitative Research: Philosophy, Principles and Practice', among others.Accreditations: Direct entry is offered to those applicants who hold a relevant and comparable degree from Queen’s or another university, or an alternative qualification accepted by the university as equivalent to such degree.Future Careers: This course equips graduates for careers in a range of youth justice, health, social care, and community work settings in both the public and private sectors. Opportunities for further study and research are also available.For more information on this course, please visit the official course page.