1. Middlesex University London
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  3. Masters
  4. MA Applied Criminology, Youth and Criminal Justice

MA Applied Criminology, Youth and Criminal Justice

1 Years On Campus Masters Program

Middlesex University London

Program Overview

This program is structured to provide you with the necessary knowledge and skills to examine and analyze current issues relating to crime, disorder, and community safety, as well as to evaluate current policies and practices aimed at addressing them. The foundational modules emphasize the application of criminological theory and research to policy and practice, youth crime, gang violence, hate crime, interpersonal violence, community safety, and public protection. The remainder of the curriculum is composed of optional modules that scrutinize specific aspects of crime and criminal justice in greater depth or through participation in a work-based learning or internship project.

Program Key Stats

£16,800
£9,600


Eligibility Criteria


6.5
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Eligibility criteria

Additional Information & Requirements

The institution acknowledges similar qualifications from recognized foreign institutions, including:     A minimum of a second-class honours degree of 2:2     Individuals with other degrees, but relevant work experience, will also be taken into account. To be eligible for enrolment, English language proficiency is required. The most frequently accepted proof of English language skills is an IELTS score of 6.5 (with no less than 6.0 in each component).

Career Options

  • The program has an excellent track record of employability thanks to the inclusion of internship opportunities
  • which provide practical experience in the field and can be essential when applying for jobs
  • Graduates of the program have gained employment and/or moved into management positions in various fields related to youth justice
  • probation
  • policing
  • community safety
  • mental health
  • prisons
  • and drug and alcohol services since the late 1990s
  • when the program was established
  • Individuals who are already working in these fields see this master's program as a way to advance their careers within their organizations
  • Some students have even pursued further studies in criminology and psychology at the PhD level
  • The department's staff work with the employability office to assist you in making career decisions
Career options

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