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MSc Criminology and Criminal Justice Practice
at Sheffield Hallam University

Sheffield, United Kingdom

Tuition Fee £ 14,895
Country Rank-
Duration12 Months
Score IELTS: 6.5

Program Overview

Approach criminology from an academic and professional perspective.
Engage with the criminal justice profession at home and abroad.
Choose between a traditional dissertation or workplace consultancy in your third semester — preparing for employment or doctoral study.
Study in the prestigious Helena Kennedy Centre of International Justice.
Draw on contemporary and future developments in criminal justice.

On this rewarding, varied course, you’ll develop advanced knowledge and understanding of criminology. You’ll study in the internationally-recognised Helena Kennedy centre, and gain useful contacts through study opportunities in the UK and internationally. Upon graduation, you’ll be prepared for a range of exciting positions, and possess excellent transferable skills.

Course Content

Module and assessment information for future years is displayed as currently validated and may be liable to change. When selecting electives, your choices will be subject to the core requirements of the course. As a result, selections may be limited to a choice between one of two or more specified electives in some instances.

Compulsory modules

Criminal Justice Leadership And Reform	30	Coursework
Critical Inquiry In Criminology And Criminal Justice	30	Practical
Dissertation	60	Coursework
Global Threats And Penal Policy	30	Coursework

Elective modules

Leadership, Innovation And Change Within Criminal Justice	30	Coursework
Social Research Methods	30	Coursework

Entry Requirement
Typically a degree in a relevant subject from a UK university or international equivalent or at least three years relevant professional experience. Applicants with a degree of less than a 2:2 (or equivalent) classification may be required to attend interview as part of the application process and make a commitment to engaging with study skills support as necessary as advised by the module team.

If English is not your first language you will need an IELTS 6.5 score with a minimum of 6.0 in writing and 5.5 in all other skill areas or equivalent. If your English language skill is currently below IELTS 6.5 or equivalent we recommend you consider a Sheffield Hallam University Pre-sessional English course which will enable you to achieve an equivalent English score.
Fees & Scholarships
Our tuition fee for International/EU students starting full-time study in 2022/23 is £14,895 for the course.
Career Prospect
The course prepares you for a career in
- the police service
- probation service
- victim support organisations
- prison service
- social work
- youth justice
- Various inter-governmental and non-governmental organisations
- Third Sector organisations with an interest in victim support, criminal justice and offender management and support roles
- further studies and academia

Cost Of Studying At Sheffield Hallam University

Interest rates as low as 8.9% ^*

250K+

Students Assisted

800Cr+

Loan Amount Disbursed

5000+

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MSc Criminology and Criminal Justice Practice at Sheffield Hallam University