MA Criminology Postgraduate Programme By The University of Manchester |TopUniversities
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Tuitionfee

19,000 GBPTuition Fee/year

Main Subject Area

Law and Legal StudiesMain Subject Area

Programme overview

Main Subject

Law and Legal Studies

Degree

MA

Study Level

Masters

The MA in Criminology course offers specialist knowledge of the current themes and historical debates surrounding crime causation, crime control and regulation of behaviour. Students will be equipped with the intellectual, critical and analytical skills needed for understanding and applying criminological theories and concepts in practice. The course also provides an in-depth understanding of the interactions between politics, criminology and criminal justice, and the impact of public policy in these areas. This MA is ideal for those wishing to pursue a range of criminal justice careers, in areas such as local and central government and criminal justice agencies, for example: as a criminal intelligence analyst within the police; probation services; the voluntary sector and NGOs; pressure groups; and think-tanks. Graduates will be equipped to perform jobs in social research, management, third sector services, social work, and teaching.

Programme overview

Main Subject

Law and Legal Studies

Degree

MA

Study Level

Masters

The MA in Criminology course offers specialist knowledge of the current themes and historical debates surrounding crime causation, crime control and regulation of behaviour. Students will be equipped with the intellectual, critical and analytical skills needed for understanding and applying criminological theories and concepts in practice. The course also provides an in-depth understanding of the interactions between politics, criminology and criminal justice, and the impact of public policy in these areas. This MA is ideal for those wishing to pursue a range of criminal justice careers, in areas such as local and central government and criminal justice agencies, for example: as a criminal intelligence analyst within the police; probation services; the voluntary sector and NGOs; pressure groups; and think-tanks. Graduates will be equipped to perform jobs in social research, management, third sector services, social work, and teaching.

Admission Requirements

3+
7+
103+
73+

Jan-2000

Domestic
9,500 GBP
International
19,000 GBP

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