MSc Criminology

The MSc Criminology course at the University of Gloucestershire is a specialist program designed for individuals interested in an in-depth study of crime, its causes, prevention, and control. This intensive course offers a bespoke one-to-one mentoring session, and students will benefit from real-world criminological experience which includes working with an organisation in the criminal justice sector or related fields.Course Content: Throughout the course, students will study different theories and perspectives about how crime is caused and controlled, explore contemporary debates in criminological theory and social research methodology, and learn about developments in criminal justice and crime prevention policy. They will also develop an in-depth understanding of crime data and trends, crime prevention and community safety, and criminal justice and social harm.Key Modules: Some of the key modules covered in this course include ‘Criminological Theory’, ‘Criminological Research Methods’, ‘Global Crime and Justice’, ‘Criminal Justice: Policing and Prisons’, ‘Preventing and Countering Crime and Terrorism’, and ‘Child Exploitation’.Accreditations: The course is accredited by the British Society of Criminology (BSC).Future Careers: Successful completion of this course can enable students to embark on a career in the criminal justice sector or related fields. Other possible career paths include roles in policy formulation, crime analysis, research, or academic scholarship. For more information on this course, please visit the official course page.