Course summary
This dynamic course will support you in developing a critical understanding of contemporary and global criminological issues, with a specific focus on 'people and processes'. The course adopts a holistic approach, examining crime, justice, and penal policies to explore their impact on those involved in administering and receiving criminal justice. You will critically analyse how we might develop processes to improve outcomes for those who encounter the criminal justice system. In addition to exploring key contemporary criminological issues, you will also receive advanced research training, exploring contemporary, innovative, cutting-edge research methodologies, including visual and online methods. You will be taught by internationally renowned criminological experts alongside engagement with our professional partners (criminal justice practitioners, policymakers, voluntary sector professionals) and those who are experts by experience (including victims, offenders, and their families). Combined with classroom discussions and debates, you will develop the skills and knowledge to design, analyse, and evaluate criminal justice processes and policies. Supported by our team of experts, you will have the opportunity to implement appropriate analytical and research skills within a final dissertation or applied project focusing on an aspect of criminal justice of your choice, guided by an academic supervisor. You will:
- Be taught by leading academics involved in cutting-edge criminological research.
- Benefit from direct engagement with our professional partners (practitioners, policymakers, and those who are experts by experience, such as victims and offenders).
- Develop a critical understanding of the lived experiences of those involved in administering and receiving criminal justice.
- Gain a critical understanding of the context in which crime, justice, and penal policies are developed and implemented.
- Develop strong, cutting-edge, analytical research skills.
- Gain relevant experience, skills, and expertise to enable you to embark on or progress a career in the area of criminal justice.or.
Assessment method
Assessments will be designed to enhance your career prospects in frontline criminal justice agencies and third-sector criminal justice organisations. Each module will include a range of assessment activities to test your skills mid-module (formative assessments) and assess your knowledge and skills at the end (summative assessment).
Qualified teacher status (QTS)
To work as a teacher at a state school in England or Wales, you will need to achieve qualified teacher status (QTS). This is offered on this course for the following level:
- Course does not award QTS
Entry requirements
- A lower second-class (2:2) or above in an undergraduate degree is required. - International applicants will be required to show proficiency in English. An IELTS score of 6.5 (with no element below 6.0) is proof of this. We welcome applications from students who may not have formal/traditional entry criteria but who have relevant experience or the ability to pursue the course successfully. The Accreditation of Prior Learning (APL) process could help you to make your work and life experience count.
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
No additional fees or cost information has been supplied for this course, please contact the provider directly.
Provider information
University of Salford
The Crescent
Salford
M5 4WT