MA Criminology and Criminal Justice

The Criminology and Criminal Justice MA at Lancaster University provides an in-depth education in advanced criminological theory and criminal justice administration, with a focus on examining the intersection of these areas with social issues and policy-making processes. The course offers students opportunities to cultivate a critical understanding of how systems of justice and crime operate and the impact they have on society.Course Content: The course is structured around compulsory and optional modules with a blend of face-to-face and online learning. With an emphasis on developing critical thinking and reflective skills, the course allows you to engage with a variety of criminology and criminal justice topics, and gain a deeper understanding of policy decisions. It also provides an opportunity to undertake a dissertation on a chosen topic with the support of an academic supervisor.Key Modules: Core modules include Criminological Theory, Criminal Justice: Policy and Practice, and Evidence Based Practice. Optional Modules can include Human Rights and Criminal Justice, Transnational and Comparative Criminology, or topics in Terrorism and Security, Violence in Context, and Rehabilitation and Desistance.Accreditations: No specific accreditation information is provided for this course.Future Careers: The MA in Criminology and Criminal Justice equips students for various career paths. Graduates may go onto roles in policy development, training and academia, work in voluntary organisations supporting offenders and victims, as well as roles in the criminal justice system, including probation, policing and prisons. For more information on this course, please visit the official course page.