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Overview
The Criminal Justice Policy programme from London School of Economics and Political Science will provide you with intellectual tools from theory, empirical research, and policy analysis to engage with key issues and debates within criminology and criminal justice. You will also familiarise yourself with the ways in which historical and international comparative perspectives help us understand current trends. The teaching is provided by internationally renowned criminologists in the Departments of Social Policy, Law and Sociology.
You will consider challenging questions such as the following:
- How can we explain the significant crime drop seen in most Western nations in recent decades?
- What can government or other agencies do to reduce fear of crime?
- Should people go to prison for punishment or as punishment?
- Will reduced government spending on the police lead to an increase in crime?
- How can political economy and cultural analysis account for variations in penal policy across states?
You will also be able to attend the Mannheim Centre for Criminology’s seminar series and events, which are run in association with the British Society of Criminology Southern Branch. These provide an opportunity to hear about leading scholars’ current research as well as meet informally with speakers, other criminologists, and criminal justice professionals.
Careers
On graduation, most students move into careers in the criminal justice professions, academic or policy research in criminology and criminal justice, and policy work in governments or charities.
Programme Structure
Courses Include:
You will take the core course and complete a dissertation. In addition, you will choose optional courses from an approved list across the Departments of Social Policy, Law and Sociology.
- Criminal Justice Policy
Provides a detailed and critical introduction to the study of criminal justice institutions, policies, practices and participants.
- Criminal Justice Policy – Long Essay
Consists of an independent research project of up to 10,000 words on an approved topic of your choice. General dissertation advice is provided in departmental seminars, and you will be allocated an Academic Advisor who will also be your dissertation supervisor who will guide your work.
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 12 months
- Part-time
- 24 months
- Flexible
Start dates & application deadlines
- StartingApply anytime.
Language
English
IELTS 7
PTE Academic 65
TOEFL® IBT 100
Credits
180 alternative credits
Delivered
On Campus
Disciplines
Criminal Law Public Policy Criminal Justice View 164 other Masters in Criminal Law in United KingdomAcademic requirements
GPA Upper Second Class
English requirements
IELTS 7
PTE Academic 65
TOEFL® IBT 100
Other requirements
General requirements
- 2:1 degree or equivalent in social science or law, or a degree in another field with relevant practitioner experience
Tuition Fee
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International
26120 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 26120 GBP per year during 12 months. -
National
16640 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 16640 GBP per year during 12 months.
Living costs for London
1137 - 2157 GBP /month
Living costs
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.
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