Master of Arts in Criminology

at University of Bedfordshire - Luton Campus United Kingdom

Overview

Criminal offending and the state’s response to it are constantly evolving, and this course explores the latest ideas, thinking and research into the subject. Benefiting from the practice and practical knowledge of highly experienced tutors and lecturers, you will reflect critically on the latest theories and the many explanations used to explain why crime occurs.

The department’s expertise is deep and wide ranging, and covers youth crime and justice, substance abuse, gang related crime, corporate crime and forensic mental health.

You will be taught by leading researchers from the Institute of Applied Social Research, whose studies on sexual exploitation, trafficking, and disability is internationally renowned and at the interface between research, knowledge, policy and practice.

Why choose this course?

  • Study the social, political and cultural contexts that inform criminology, and develop a critical in-depth knowledge and understanding of the subject
  •  Explore and research a particular topic of interest, and as you do this sharpen your independent study skills and become highly specialised in a particular area
  •  Develop the ability to apply originality in the application of knowledge that addresses problems relating to criminal justice, crime and offending
  •  Gain a wide range of new skills and qualities that are relevant to the workplace and will give you the opportunity to seek employment at a senior level
  •  Benefit from the ability to take part in critical discussions, systematic reviews and the analysis of complex, unfamiliar or unpredictable criminological problems, and work to produce an understanding that is informed by current scholarship.

Criminology at the University of Bedfordshire is taught by subject experts who are all members of the Vauxhall Centre for the Study of Crime under the direction of Professor John Pitts - a key member of the Home Office gang strategy’s expert advisory group. This dynamic programme considers developments in the academic study and research evidence of criminology in the context of an increasingly globalised world.

You will have the opportunity to critically reflect on theory while drawing on a depth of practical knowledge, theory and professional expertise from the teaching team. In addition, the team have an interest in the personal development of Masters students through a system of seminars and personal tutorials. This allows both staff and students to get to know each other well and fosters a shared commitment to the subject.

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30

Application Processing Days

Under Graduate

Program Level

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Full Time On Campus

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12

Duration

University of Bedfordshire - Luton Campus

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Master of Arts in Criminology Assistant Fee

$13750

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Master of Arts in Criminology Admissions Requirements

  • Minimum Level of Education Required: To be accepted for this program, students must have a Bachelor's Degree.
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30

Application Processing Days

Full Time On Campus

Program Intensity

Under Graduate

Program Level

12

Duration

Study Visa

English Test Requirement

6.0

Minimum Overall Score

72.0

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59.0

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