MSc Crime and Justice in Practice
Edinburgh Napier UniversityEdinburgh, United Kingdom
Course overview
The full-time MSc Crime and Justice in Practice will help you develop: - A critical understanding of how contemporary criminal, restorative, and community justice processes work in practice, both at national and international level - The ability to evaluate the role and impact of applied justice policy and research - A critical awareness of the economic, socio-cultural and political contexts that influence the practice of social research in various fields (i.e. academic, non-governmental, third sector, business, government & policy) - Advanced research skills across both qualitative and quantitative methods, with a strong emphasis on ethics and robust research design - The chance to practically apply these skills by designing and carrying out an original research project of relevance to practice. Typical entry point to this course is in September. Please enquire for more information.
Key highlights
- Examines criminal, restorative and community justice in practice internationally
- Evaluates the role and impact of applied justice policy and research
- Advanced qualitative and quantitative research skills with strong ethics focus
- Explores contexts shaping research in NGO, government and business sectors
- Original practice-relevant research project designed and carried out by you
Entry requirements
- Degree: 2:2 — to include related subject
Scholarships
Harilela Scholarship
Successful applicants will be awarded £2,500 towards the cost of their fees, paid directly to the University’s fees office.
Up to £2,500June Scholarship
We have partial scholarships available for self-funded international applicants starting a course at Edinburgh Napier in June.
Careers this course leads to
- Criminal justice policy officer
- Social researcher
- Community justice officer
- Restorative justice practitioner
- Third sector project officer
- Research analyst
Cost of study
UK/Home: £8,030 | International: £20,540
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 Edinburgh Napier University, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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