MSc International Criminology and Criminal Justice

The MSc International Criminology and Criminal Justice course at the University of Southampton gives students the opportunity to apply criminological and sociological theories to both the analysis and comprehension of the challenges encompassing international justice and crime. This program aims to develop the student's knowledge of crime, justice and criminology through systematic academic work and to provide practical skills and knowledge when considering international contexts.Course Content: The MSc International Criminology and Criminal Justice course is full-time and lasts for 1 year. The first semester consists of core modules focused on enhancing theoretical knowledge of criminology and criminal justice systems, while the second semester focuses more on specific international issues. The last part of the program is dedicated to the dissertation project, through which students can specialize in a subject area of their choice.Key Modules: Some of the core modules include Theoretical Criminology, Researching Crime and Justice, International Crime and Justice, International Crime and Control, and Criminal Justice in Global Perspective. Optional modules include Cybercrime, War Crimes, and Transnational, Regional and Global Security Challenges.Future Careers: Graduates from this program can progress to a range of careers including policy roles, criminal justice agencies, NGOS and charities, social research, teaching and further academic research.For more information on this course, please visit the official course page: MSc International Criminology and Criminal Justice.