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  • Qualification

    MSc - Master of Science

  • Location

    Paisley Campus

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    01-SEP-25

  • Duration

    1 year

Course summary

Overview

The MSc Criminal Justice degree gives you the opportunity to study both theoretical and applied criminology at an advanced level and to use the knowledge, skills and understanding gained to engage critically, innovatively, and independently with contemporary issues surrounding criminal justice.

Students gain a critical understanding of how key theories, concepts and empirical findings are used to create and interpret knowledge within the study of crime and criminal justice. Key issues debated include policing, crime prevention, rehabilitation, and punishment.

Assessment

  • Coursework: 100%

Your skills development and employability are embedded throughout assessments. Academics who teach on the course draw on their research networks for the benefit of your experience through a combination of field trips to external organisations and the use of guest speakers from external bodies.

Careers

The programme equips students with essential skills and knowledge for a range of careers in the criminal justice sector including the police, prison service and criminal justice social work, policy analysis and evaluation, and policy work in governments, local authorities, or charities.

Graduates may also use the MSc Criminal Justice programme as an opportunity to commence doctoral-level research studies (MPhil/PhD) or a research career. You will also gain PGCert and PGDip awards in this course.

Tuition fees

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£ 15,500per year

Tuition fees shown are for indicative purposes and may vary. Please check with the institution for most up to date details.

University information

University of the West of Scotland

  • University League Table

    128th

  • Campus address

    University of the West of Scotland, Paisley Campus, High Street, Paisley, Renfrewshire, PA1 2BE, Scotland

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    106th out of 109 1

  • Entry standards

    / Max 221
    139 63%

    34th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    70.0 70%

    75th

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.14 79%

    26th

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