Open your mind to a range of perspectives on crime and justice, and the impact they have on society today.

Duration
1 year (full-time)
2 years (part-time)
Number of Credits
MA: 180 credits
PGDip: 120 credits
PGCert: 60 credits
Start date
September 2024
Degree Type
MA/PGDip/PGCert
Modules
Why this course
Roehampton is ranked 6th in the UK for the impact of our social sciences research (Research Excellence Framework 2014).
Develop your critical thinking skills, research techniques and capacity to communicate complex intellectual ideas.
Explore current criminological issues and examine their impact at global, regional and local levels.
Become part of our international research-led community of scholars and students who will challenge and develop your thinking about issues in crime and justice.
Skills

On our MA Criminology and Criminal Justice, our priority is ensuring that you graduate with a professional skillset. This incorporates;
- Drawing on a diverse range of Social Science disciplines such as criminology, law and socio-legal studies, psychology, sociology and human rights.
- Offering a step-by-step theoretical and practical grounding in criminological research.
- Gaining key skills for your own research project, including research design, data collection and data analysis, whilst benefitting from the support of a thesis supervisor throughout.
These three strands ensures a dynamic and outward-looking syllabus which encourages fresh thinking in the study of crime and justice.
How you'll learn
Our range of exciting new optional modules will enable you to specialise in key criminological topics such as migration, online harm, environmental justice and genocide.
You will gain a strong foundation of knowledge and be introduced to criminology within its historical and cultural context. You will also examine a range of contemporary issues such as global crime networks, mass incarceration, policing, organised crime and counter-terrorism.
The programme also offers a step-by-step theoretical and practical grounding in criminological research.

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Career options
You will be equipped with the knowledge, competencies and skills to prepare you for further study at PhD level. The programme's practice-focused approach also equips students with the knowledge and skills required for a range of employment options within criminal justice and beyond.

How our careers service supports you
Our careers team is available to support you from the start of your studies until after you graduate. We will help you build your CV, prepare for interviews, and meet and learn from successful graduates working at the top of their careers.
Application Info
How to apply
Postgraduate programmes
- September 2024 entry: apply using our direct application form.
- Check our application deadlines
- View our entry requirements for postgraduate programmes
- View our general entry criteria and application FAQs below
If you need any help or advice with your application, or just want to ask us a question before you apply, please do not hesitate to contact us.
International students
Please note that most international applicants have to pay a deposit before securing their place.
- See our Finance pages for more details
Specific entry requirements
This Master's programme is open to students with undergraduate degrees in any discipline. Non-graduates with appropriate professional qualifications will be considered on an individual basis.
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Our Research
Our research is led by a multi-disciplinary team of sociologists, criminologists, social anthropologists and socio-legal scholars, united by a sociological approach to exploring inequalities, prejudice and social trends as they relate to social justice in diverse societies. Our work on social justice centres around four principal research themes: citizenship, migration and rights; personal life, sexuality and identity; social and political violence; and health policies, illness and well-being. Click here to view our research page.
