1. Middlesex University London
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  3. Masters
  4. Criminology MA

Criminology MA

1 Years On Campus Masters Program

Middlesex University London

Program Overview

The objective of this course is to provide you with the necessary knowledge and abilities to investigate and analyze issues related to crime, conflict, control, and transnational crime and justice. The course includes four mandatory modules that will provide a comprehensive understanding of current criminological theory, methods, and topics, as well as debates in global criminology, policing, human rights and justice, and terrorism. You can also choose from a variety of optional modules that allow you to focus on areas of particular interest, such as criminal justice institutions, community safety, drug-related issues, environmental crime and green criminology, and youth offending.

Throughout the course, master's students will be required to complete six 20-credit modules, and either a 15,000-word dissertation or a Work-Based Learning (Placement) project, which will be supervised by a member of the faculty, on a subject of your choice.

Program Key Stats

£16,800
£9,600


Eligibility Criteria


6.5
72

Additional Information & Requirements

We accept the equivalent of the below qualifications from a recognised overseas qualification. We welcome applications from graduates with a 2:2 honours degree or above in an appropriate subject, or an equivalent qualification You must have competence in English language to study with us. The most commonly accepted evidence of English language ability is IELTS 6.5 (with minimum 6.0 in all components).

Career Options

  • This program will improve employment opportunities in general crime and criminal justice
  • including areas such as policing
  • community safety
  • offender management
  • crime analysis
  • and criminological research
  • It is also specifically designed to develop students' ability to work in national and international NGOs and in quasi-judicial and scrutiny roles
  • The focus is on policy and practice in these areas
  • including non-traditional policing and justice agencies
  • Graduates have secured employment both in the UK and abroad
  • in various areas such as ombudsman schemes
  • law enforcement
  • law
  • prisons
  • probation and offender management
  • victim support services
  • alcohol and drug agencies
  • mental health services
  • and others
  • Many have also progressed within their current organizations
  • thanks to their master's-level studies
  • The program also offers opportunities for further study at the PhD level
  • and the department will assist in career decisions through collaboration with the employability office

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