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Course options
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Qualification
MSc - Master of Science
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Location
Paisley Campus
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Study mode
Full time
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Start date
01-SEP-25
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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.
Modules
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
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University League Table
128th
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Campus address
University of the West of Scotland, Paisley Campus, High Street, Paisley, Renfrewshire, PA1 2BE, Scotland
Subject rankings
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Subject ranking
106th out of 109 1
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Entry standards
/ Max 221139 63%34th
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Graduate prospects
/ Max 10070.0 70%75th
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Student satisfaction
/ Max 43.14 79%26th