MSc Criminology and Criminal Justice
Aberystwyth UniversityAberystwyth, United Kingdom
Course overview
The Department of Law & Criminology provides a stimulating learning environment where students can engage in rigorous academic enquiry and develop their own criminological interests and skills. The MSc Criminology and Criminal Justice is premised on a core belief in the importance of application of theory to practice, and utilisation of robust empirical evidence to evaluate the outcomes. Students on this programme will have the opportunity to study the application of criminological theory to real life crime contexts, social problems and their management and prevention.
This degree will provide an excellent opportunity to master knowledge and skills suited to professional environments and careers, including research and academia, government departments and criminal justice agencies, and voluntary organisations in the criminal justice sector.
Key highlights
- Applies criminological theory to real-life crime contexts and social problems
- Uses robust empirical evidence to evaluate criminal justice outcomes
- Explores the management and prevention of crime and social problems
- Develops knowledge and skills suited to professional criminal justice environments
- Supports students in developing their own criminological interests
Entry requirements
- Degree: 2:2 — to include criminology or a related subject
Scholarships
AberDoc Scholarship
Tuition fees (up to the UK (Home) rate of £5,006 per annum). A maintenance allowance of approximately £20,780 per annum and access to a travel and conference fund (max. £1000 per annum) will also be provided.
AberGrad Scholarship
A £1,000 tuition fee discount is available to Aberystwyth graduates.
Up to £1,000Vice Chancellor’s Scholarship
UK First Honours degree will be eligible for a £3,000 discount; UK Upper Second (2:1) or Lower Second (2:2) degree will receive a £2,000 discount.
Careers this course leads to
- Criminological researcher
- Academic researcher
- Government policy officer
- Probation officer
- Criminal justice agency officer
- Voluntary sector project officer
Admission
Applications are made through AHZ at no cost. Share your transcripts, English test scores and personal statement, and your AHZ Counsellor will review your profile, submit your application to Aberystwyth University, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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