MA Criminology: University of Brighton

Course details

MA Criminology at the University of Brighton offers students with a social science or criminology undergraduate background an exciting opportunity for rigorous, critical and theoretical analysis of crime, criminality and justice.

This course is primarily sociological and criminological in its focus and prior study of criminology is not required, although it would be helpful. A distinctive feature of this course is its critical stance in respect of many of the social concerns of contemporary criminology and its appreciation of the importance of the social contexts in which questions of criminal justice arise and in which criminal justice agencies and processes operate. The course promotes innovative reflection on contemporary issues of crime and justice and develops applied research and academic skills.

Career and progression opportunities

Criminology graduates will be prepared for careers in government or voluntary sector organisations, in the police, the prison service, in crime prevention, in probation and other social organisations.

Entry requirements

• Degree and/or experience: First degree in criminology or relevant social science, or relevant professional qualifications and/or experience.