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Qualification
MSc - Master of Science
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Location
Plymouth University
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Study mode
Full time
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Start date
SEP
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Duration
1 year
Course summary
MSc Criminology
Build critical and in-depth knowledge of 21st century criminological issues within a global and domestic context. Our online delivery of learning materials through podcasts, vodcasts, and online discussion forums offers students a flexible approach to learning that allows you to study when and where you want to. This is supplemented by on-campus learning opportunities through personal tutoring and the tri-annual symposium events attended by world-leading experts and practitioners in the field.
You will engage with real world problems and issues. You will be inspired by renowned external speakers, student presenters and core lectures at our bespoke symposiums. You’ll also participate in contemporary and relevant applied criminological research through our strategic partnerships with regional, national or international criminal justice agencies and rights organisations. You will find career opportunities in a diverse range of settings.
Careers with this subject
Graduates may find this qualification useful in developing their existing career or helping them embark on a new career. Relevant careers can include law enforcement or criminal justice practice, research positions and policy development, roles within third sector and victim support agencies, or positions in local or national government, further study and careers in education. Our MSc Criminology programme also has a strong track record of graduates going on to doctoral research at a number of institutions.
Key features
- Engage with real world problems and issues - the MSc Criminology adopts a problem-based approach to learning.
- Enjoy flexible learning afforded by online delivery of core materials through podcasts, vodcasts and discussion forums.
- Be inspired by renowned criminological researchers and practitioners at our bespoke symposium events.
- Learn from internationally recognised, research-active staff who ensure the programme is at the cutting edge of developments in criminological theory and criminal justice policy and practice.
- Experience criminology’s interdisciplinary approach which draws upon sociology, psychology, politics, international relations, geography, law and many other subjects.
- Participate in contemporary and relevant applied criminological research through our strategic partnerships with regional (police, youth justice, probation), national (Howard League for Penal Reform, Children’s Rights Alliance, Prison Reform Trust) or international (Amnesty International, United Nations High Commission on Human Rights) criminal justice agencies and rights organisations.
- Choose a career in the private, public or third sector – highly transferable skills mean you will find career opportunities in a diverse range of settings.
Modules
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£ 14,800per year
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University information

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University League Table
71st
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Campus address
Plymouth University, Drake Circus, Plymouth, Plymouth, PL4 8AA, England
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Subject ranking
45th out of 102 12
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Entry standards
/ Max 212113 57%59th
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Graduate prospects
/ Max 10055 55%57th
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Student satisfaction
/ Max 54.49 90%1st
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