
Overview
The Crime and Justice MA degree from The Open University UK will consider the significance of power, social structure, and economic and social inequalities in understanding ‘crime’, and processes of criminalisation in local, transnational and global contexts. Studying this qualification will enhance your ability to think critically about problems of crime, social harm and the delivery of justice.
Key facts:
- Develops your expertise in topics related to the investigation of crime, justice social harm
- Extends your skills and insights on the criminal justice system, victim protection and support, civil liberties, human rights, security and social justice
- Ideal preparation for work where analytical and careful decision making is required, and where initiative is valued.
On successful completion of the required modules for the qualification you can be awarded an MA in Crime and Justice. You will be entitled you to use the letters MA (CJ) (Open) after your name. You will have the opportunity to attend a degree ceremony.
Career opportunities:
This qualification offers knowledge and skills relevant to a range of professions and careers concerned with the criminal justice system, victim protection and support, civil society, civil liberties, human rights, security, safety and social justice. The skills developed will be recognised by employers in all fields who value people who can communicate clearly; plan effectively; analyse complex information; and show initiative in critically considering, formulating and investigating questions of their own and devising innovative solutions.
You will develop skills to prepare you for work in a variety of organisations and sectors concerned with protection, safety, and harm prevention, as well as sectors where analytical, nuanced and careful decision making is required, and where independence and initiative are valued. This qualification will also provide you with the academic skills to further develop theoretical and empirical understandings of issues related to crime, social harm and justice.
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Courses include:
- odules include:
- social and psychological inquiry
- Crime and global justice
- The learning outcomes of this qualification are described in four areas:
- Knowledge and understanding
- Cognitive skills
- Practical and professional skills
- Key skills
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Duration
- Part-time
- 24 months
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Campus Location
- Milton Keynes, United Kingdom
Disciplines
Criminal Law Legal Studies Criminology View 64 other Masters in Legal Studies in United KingdomExplore more key information
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Academic requirements
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General requirements
You must hold a UK honours degree (2:2 at least) or equivalent to be accepted for the MA in Crime and Justice. Your first degree need not be in criminology, but you must have the skills expected of a social sciences graduate.
- All students will begin with the postgraduate module, Principles of social and psychological inquiry (DD801). This module will help equip you with the requisite skills needed to undertake postgraduate-level study, but it does not offer remedial training for those who have an unsuitable bachelors degree or inadequate experience. You must be able to:
- write accurately, clearly and concisely
- read large quantities of text quickly, accurately and critically
- classify evidence precisely and assess its value and reliability
- argue logically and consistently
select and interpret evidence to support a logical argument.
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6202 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 12405 GBP for the full programme during 24 months. -
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3982 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 7965 GBP for the full programme during 24 months.
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