Course options
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Qualification
MSc - Master of Science
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Location
York St John University
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Study mode
Full time
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Start date
13-SEP-27
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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.
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 also learn 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.
You will have a significant level of independence as you study, pursuing the areas of research that interest you the most and negotiating 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
Modules
Tuition fees
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£ 11,800per 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
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University League Table
105th
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Campus address
York St John University, Lord Mayor's Walk, York, North Yorkshire, YO31 7EX, United Kingdom
Subject rankings
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Subject ranking
84th out of 101 1
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Entry standards
/ Max 210109 52%76th
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Graduate prospects
/ Max 10055.0 55%75th
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Student satisfaction
/ Max 43.25 81%11th
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