Course summary
If your interests lie in global security, online security, tackling organised crime and terrorism and other emerging issues of the 21st century justice system, this MA is one of the few to offer you a specialised suite of relevant modules. Students will be encouraged to develop a critical understanding of the key concepts, ideas, and theories that underpin contemporary issues and political debates concerning the wider criminological discipline. In addition to providing students with subject specific knowledge and understanding, it also aims to produce graduates with strong transferable skills of research, communication, analysis and creative problem solving, who are well placed to seek employment within relevant sectors. Depending on your choice of optional modules, you can decide which degree pathway you would like, picking either Global Crime, Terrorism, or Criminal Investigations. Career options Our course leads to careers in policing and police research, Her Majesty’s Prison and Probation Service, the Crown Prosecution Service, the Home Office, intelligence services, policy development and digital/global security. You may also wish to follow an MPhil/PhD programme. Your Masters in criminology combines academic rigour with the development of the skills you will need to pursue your career. Once you successfully complete the course, you should be in a strong position to seek employment with relevant organisations. The core elements of the course will cover theory, methods of research and contemporary issues in criminal justice. This Masters gives you a range of options so that you can focus on what interests you, in addition to the core content. The course structure will also help you to strengthen those skills that are useful to a range of potential employers. Your activities on the course will enhance your transferable skills in:
- research
- communication
- analysis
- creative problem-solving.
Assessment method
You will be assessed summatively by a combination of essays, unseen examinations, reports, oral presentations and annotated bibliographies. Formative assessments will include short essays and oral presentations. Most modules will be assessed by two summative assessments, one part way through the module and one at the end of the semester. You will be guaranteed feedback on the first assessment well in advance of the second. Feedback is designed to be developmental and assist you in reflecting on your performance and improving it.
Entry requirements
A good undergraduate degree (2:1 or above) or equivalent professional qualification with appropriate criminological content. Applicants who have reached a high level of progression (e.g. at least police inspector level or equivalent in other criminal justice related fields), or who are specialists in a criminal justice related occupation with extensive work experience, will be considered on a case by case basis. International students need to meet our English language requirement at either IELTS at 6.5 or above, TOEFL paper based test score at 575 or above, TOEFL computer based test score at 232 or above, TOEFL Internet based test score at 90 or above.
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
No fee information has been provided for this course
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .
Additional fee information
Please refer to www.uwl.ac.uk for fee information.
Provider information
University of West London
St Mary's Road
Ealing
W5 5RF