MA Criminology

The Criminology MA at the University of Central Lancashire (UCLan) provides an in-depth study of current developments in the field of criminology. The course is designed for professionals who are involved or interested in working in criminal justice, criminal policy, or related fields such as the voluntary sector. Whether students' interest lies in crime prevention, offender profiling, or issues of human rights and social justice, the course presents an innovative, integrated, cross-disciplinary and comprehensive approach to the study of crime, its control, and its social and policy context. It also places a strong emphasis on developing the key research skills necessary for further postgraduate study.Course Content: The program includes a wide range of module options and offers an opportunity to engage in interdisciplinary study and to explore issues of crime, criminal justice, and criminal policy in depth. Through this course, students will gain a comprehensive and critical understanding of Criminology theory and application.Key Modules: The course is composed of modules such as Understanding Social Research, Themes in Criminology, Criminological Theory, E-Crime and Social Harm, Investigative and Forensic Psychology, Cyber Criminology, and Mental Health and Crime.Accreditations: The university and the course itself do not mention specific accreditations for the MA in Criminology.Future Careers: Graduates from this course can pursue a variety of career paths including those relating to crime prevention, law enforcement, research, community order, the voluntary and charitable sector. The programme is also an excellent foundation for further research at MPhil/PhD level, adding to the university's strong research profile.For more information on this course, please visit the official course page.