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Course options

  • Qualification

    MSc - Master of Science

  • Location

    York St John University

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    01-SEP-25

  • Duration

    1 year

Course summary

Explore and challenge crime and the social inequalities that lie behind it.

Inequality, oppression and patriarchy are all examples of how social factors directly impact the rates and forms of crime that exist in our society today. On this course you will explore issues, including the media, politics and the economy interact with and impact crime.

Course overview

At York St John University we have a passion for, and commitment to, social justice. Through research, we aim to have a positive impact on our community by challenging prejudice and inequality and promoting a fairer society. This is a theme that will run throughout this Criminology MSc course. You will have a significant level of independence as you study. You will pursue the areas of research that interest you the most and negotiate your own projects. You will be supported by our staff who have their own research specialisms. We will provide you with 1 to 1 support in designing your own project, whilst guiding you through your research and thesis writing. Topics you may choose to focus on include:

Social inequalities

Technology

Social justice

Migration

Gender

Cultural criminology

Principles of law

Investigating serious crimes

Communities and partnership working

Learn the essential skills, training and research methods that are highly desired by employers. You will learn how to analyse all forms of social information and have the opportunity to complete training courses in related software such as Nvivo and ArcGiS.

Assessment

You will receive ongoing feedback throughout your course. You will be assessed through a range of approaches including:

Written and presentation elements

Debates

Podcasts

Report writing

These assessment methods are designed to help you develop a range of skills that will help you as you transition into the working world or go on to continue your academic studies at doctoral level.

Tuition fees

Students living in United States
(International fees)

£ 11,300per year

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

University information

York St John University

  • University League Table

    101st

  • Campus address

    York St John University, Lord Mayor's Walk, York, York, YO31 7EX, England

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    85th out of 101 5

  • Entry standards

    / Max 206
    116 56%

    68th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    51.0 51%

    90th

    2
  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.15 79%

    17th

    8

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