Criminal Justice and Criminology MSc

at University of Leeds

Compulsory modules studied throughout the year will enable you to:
 

• explore the complex and dynamic nature of the criminal justice process and the relationships that can exist between its components;

• analyse contemporary theories, concepts and approaches to understanding crime, crime control and the criminal justice system;

• explore and examine the intricate and complex relationships and dynamics between theory, research and practice, and the impact of criminal justice processes on individuals and social groups, often in the wider context of social and political change;

• explore different approaches to designing and undertaking research on crime and justice, and the politics and ethics that impact on social research.
   

You’ll also benefit from our Support in Academic and Personal Development programme. This runs alongside your taught academic programme in semester one and is specifically designed to complement the School’s induction activities and ongoing academic skills support for students, both UK and international.
 

The optional modules will give you the opportunity to gain specialist knowledge in topics that interest you. An indicative list of optional modules is provided below. You’ll also be able to hone your critical and analytical abilities, your writing skills and your knowledge of research methods, which you can demonstrate in your dissertation.

Modules

Year 1

Compulsory modules

• Researching Crime, Security and Justice    
• Dissertation Criminal Law/Criminal Justice    
• Contemporary Theories of Crime and Justice    
• Criminal Justice Processes    

A bachelor degree with a 2:1 (hons) in law, criminal justice, criminology or a related discipline.

English language requirements

IELTS 6.5 overall, with no less than 6.0 in any component.
 

Documents and information you will need include:

• Original or certified copies of your transcripts

• Original or certified copies of your degree certificate

• Original or certified copy of your IELTS/TOEFL results (if English is not your first language).

Fees

• UK: £10,250 (total)
• International: £21,250 (total)
   

This programme is well-suited to you if you’re wishing to pursue a career in public service, the private sector, the voluntary sector or any other area where success is built upon the ability to understand, analyse and respond to developments in criminal justice.
 

Recent graduates have gone on to work in a range of sectors and professions from academia, to security and mental health in the UK and overseas. Alumni hold senior positions in criminal justice organisations including police and probation services, the prison service, and youth justice services, as well as in the private and voluntary sector, both in the UK and abroad. Others have been awarded promotions following successful completion of the programme.