MSc Applied Criminal Justice

at University of Lincoln

Modules:

• Dissertation (Applied Criminal Justice) (Core)
• Explaining Criminal Behaviour (Core)
• The Criminal Justice Process (Core)
• The Penal Process (Semester 1) (Core)
• The Penal Process (Semester 2) (Core)
• Youth Justice (Core)

• Degree entry would be a 2:1 or above in a relevant subject.
• Overseas students will be required to demonstrate English language proficiency equivalent to IELTS 6.5 overall, with a minimum of 6.0 in each element. 
• Students on the MSc Applied Criminal Justice may be either recent graduates or professionals employed within criminal justice-related settings.
   

Recent graduates or final year undergraduates considering their future may come from allied disciplines including, but not limited to, psychology, criminology, law, social science, and social work, and will wish to pursue a career in the criminal justice system such as within HM Prison and Probation Service, the Civil Service and voluntary sector roles.
 

Professionals employed within criminal justice-related settings include, but are not limited to, those working in HM Prison and Probation Service, Police, HM Courts and Tribunal Service, voluntary sector organisations, substance misuse services, local authorities, healthcare providers, and supported accommodation providers. It is not assumed that students entering the MSc programme via this route will be required to have an undergraduate degree prior to undertaking their studies. Appropriate professional experience will be considered in relation to applicants from this background.
 

MSc Applied Criminal Justice is delivered in a way that allows students to hold full-time jobs whilst studying. Programme content is to include assessed work experience within the criminal justice sector, with a period of voluntary or paid work in a relevant setting, arranged by the student and approved by the programme leader, forming part of the programme's curriculum.

The fees for MSc Applied Criminal Justice may vary from £14,000 to £25,000 annually for tuition fees. The fee's prices may get higher for International Students.

Programme content on the MSc Applied Criminal Justice programme involves engagement with the criminal justice sector, including prison and probation service, the police, the court system, relevant civil service roles, local authorities, specialist areas of healthcare, substance misuse services, supported accommodation providers, and other criminal justice-related third sector organisations.