Course summary
Explore real-world workings of criminal and restorative justice. You'll gain an in-depth understanding of how justice processes function both nationally and internationally and critically analyze the impact of justice policy and research, uncovering the complexities that shape modern justice systems. Acquire advanced research skills, mastering both qualitative and quantitative methods, and diving into ethics and research design. These skills will empower you to create meaningful, practical solutions in the field of justice.
Modules
Students who choose to undertake the Work Placement module are supported by the Module Leader and Student Futures via a series of compulsory workshops during trimester 2. These focus on skills such as CV writing, delivering effective interview presentations, writing strong covering letters. All students on placement are allocated an academic placement supervisor who oversees the placement and must sign off the learning agreement before the placement can commence.
Assessment method
Your learning will be assessed using a range of traditional and authentic coursework assessments, including essays, oral presentations, portfolios, reports, risk formulation, critical reflections, case studies, and learning agreements. You will be assessed on activities that require you to show initiative and determination to solve problems that require research, creativity and perseverance. You will undertake both formative (unassessed but feedback provided) and summative (formally assessed) assessments during this degree. The execution of a dissertation will allow you to demonstrate your thinking skills to the highest level of this award.
Entry requirements
Bachelor (Honours) degree at 2:2 or above in a related subject e.g. social sciences, law and humanities, including but not limited to criminology, social sciences, law, geography, humanities, and business.
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
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https://www.napier.ac.uk/study-with-us/postgraduate
Provider information
Edinburgh Napier University
219 Colinton Road
Edinburgh
EH14 1DJ