MSc MSc Criminal Justice and Investigation
University of WinchesterOn campus, Winchester / blended learning
Course overview
The course will offer a range of contemporary criminal justice subject areas with a focus on the professional skills required within the criminal justice sector at a local and national level. Developing key analytical and professional skills such as investigatory skills, complex information management and analysis, writing and drafting skills, is at the centre of the programme design. Students will gain a detailed insight and understanding of key principles of criminal justice practice within significant agencies such as the police, probation, prison and the court system.
Perspectives include that of perpetrator, victim-survivor, practitioner and public and will be underpinned by research informed teaching and knowledge. The course is suitable for both those wishing to undertake further study in criminal justice and investigatory disciplines, as well as those looking to undertake additional work specific skills development.
Key highlights
- Focus on professional skills for local and national criminal justice sectors
- Develops investigatory skills and complex information management and analysis
- Builds writing and drafting skills central to criminal justice practice
- Explores practice across police, probation, prison and court systems
- Perspectives of perpetrator, victim-survivor, practitioner and public
- Research-informed teaching underpins all subject areas
Entry requirements
- Degree: 2nd class — or above
Scholarships
Chevening Scholarship
Tuition fees, a monthly stipend, travel costs to and from the UK, an arrival allowance, a homeward departure allowance, one visa application, and a travel grant to attend Chevening events in the UK.
International Student Scholarship - Postgraduate
Value: £5,000
Up to £5,000
Careers this course leads to
- Police investigator
- Probation officer
- Prison officer
- Court officer
- Criminal intelligence analyst
- Victim support caseworker
Cost of study
UK/Home: £9,550 per year | International: £17,450 per year
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 University of Winchester, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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