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School of Law, Politics and Sociology

Criminology and Criminal Justice

(MA) Criminology and Criminal Justice

Entry for 2023

FHEQ level

This course is set at Level 7 (Masters) in the national Framework for Higher Education Qualifications.

Course learning outcomes

Demonstrate a critical understanding of theoretical approaches in criminology

Critically evaluate relevant methodological approaches in the field

Assess and critically evaluate the interplay between criminological theory and empirical research

Analyse and critically assess criminal justice policy changes

Demonstrate a systematic and critical understanding of criminological topics

Design and implement an original post-graduate research project

Full-time course composition

YearTermStatusModuleCreditsFHEQ level
1Autumn SemesterCoreCriminology in Theory and Method (605L5)307
  CoreIssues in Criminal Law and Criminal Justice (910M3)307
 Spring SemesterOptionCybercrime Law (957M3)307
  Hate Crime and Sexual Violence (912M3)307
  International and Transnational Offending (803M3)307
  Neurocriminology (L4115B)306
  Restorative Justice: Domestic and International Approaches (913M3)307
  Sex, Work and Reproduction (609L5)307
  Terrorism and the Internet (608L5)307
  Youth Justice (958M3)307
 Spring & Summer TeachingCoreCriminology Dissertation (604L5)607

Part-time course composition

YearTermStatusModuleCreditsFHEQ level
1Autumn SemesterCoreCriminology in Theory and Method (605L5)307
 Spring SemesterOptionCriminology of Violence and Death (L5104B)306
  Cybercrime Law (957M3)307
  Hate Crime and Sexual Violence (912M3)307
  International and Transnational Offending (803M3)307
  Neurocriminology (L4115B)306
  Restorative Justice: Domestic and International Approaches (913M3)307
  Sex, Work and Reproduction (609L5)307
  Terrorism and the Internet (608L5)307
  Youth Justice (958M3)307
YearTermStatusModuleCreditsFHEQ level
2Autumn SemesterCoreIssues in Criminal Law and Criminal Justice (910M3)307
 Spring SemesterOptionAnthropological Perspectives on Mind, Madness and Mental Health (700L7)307
  Cybercrime Law (957M3)307
  Hate Crime and Sexual Violence (912M3)307
  International and Transnational Offending (803M3)307
  Neurocriminology (L4115B)306
  Terrorism and the Internet (608L5)307
 Spring & Summer TeachingCoreCriminology Dissertation (604L5)607

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