This Criminology course from Nottingham Trent University gives you the opportunity to gain a critical and informed understanding of criminology, by exploring the debates at the forefront of the field. There is a particular emphasis upon the practical realities, uncertainties, complexities and solutions available for criminal justice and crime reduction.
Criminology, M.A.
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About
This Criminology course from Nottingham Trent University draws upon the expertise of staff with established reputations in the field. Tutors have a wide range of research interests and they are actively involved with the Nottingham Crime Research Unit and the Centre for the Study and Reduction of Hate Crimes, Bias and Prejudice. These specialist units are located within the Department and conduct high quality applied criminological and criminal justice research.
Careers and employability
100% of our full-time MA Criminology graduates are in work or further study within six months of finishing their degrees (latest Destination of Leavers from Higher Education survey 2016-17).
This course will prepare you to go on to pursue a range of professional careers in criminal justice related work in either the statutory, commercial or community voluntary sectors.
Throughout the course you'll enhance your life long learning skills and personal development in a manner that enables you to adopt an independent and reflective approach to your learning and to contribute to crime reduction and community safety. The acquisition of specific criminological knowledge, along with a wide range of transferable skills such as the ability to conduct and evaluate research, will also be invaluable for those seeking employment in the fast-expanding field of policy evaluation.
The course will also enhance the career opportunities of those currently working in the field and will be particularly valuable to students seeking employment in criminal justice agencies operating at central, regional and local government levels, for example:
- Home Office
- police forces
- local government
- crime and disorder reduction partnerships and their equivalences throughout the world.
Other graduates may pursue opportunities to become researchers or academics working in the subject area of criminology in higher education. The course will also serve as an effective launching pad for those students wishing to study for a doctorate.
Previous graduates have gone on to pursue careers as a:
- Lawyer assistant
- Resettlement case worker
- Peer support worker
- University lecturer
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Approaches to Criminological Theory and Research Methods
- Contemporary Criminal Justice Policy and Practice
- Work-Based Research Project
- Crime, Community and Neighbourhood
- Offender Management, Policing and Crime Reduction
Detailed Programme Facts
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- Programme intensity
You can choose to do this programme part-time or full-time.
Full-time- Full-time duration 12 months
- Average part-time duration 24 months
- Languages
- English
- Delivery mode On Campus
English Language Requirements
You only need to take one of these language tests:
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Minimum required score:
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Academic Requirements
You need the following GPA score:
Required score: Lower Second Class
Applicants for graduate programs must have the equivalent of a bachelor’s degree with a minimum GPA equivalent to Lower Second Class on the UK Honour scale. Admitted applicants typically have an undergraduate GPA of or better on the UK Honour scale. No exam grade should be lower than 4.5 (European grade scale) or D (American grade scale).
Your GPA (Grade Point Average) is calculated using the grades that you received in each course, and is determined by the points assigned to each grade (e.g. for the US grading scale from A-F).
General Requirements
- An undergraduate degree equivalent to a UK undergraduate honours degree (normally a 2.2 or above)
- Applicants without such qualifications will be considered on an individual basis but will be required to demonstrate how their experiences and knowledge would enable them to study this course at Masters level in their Personal Statement.
Tuition Fee
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International Applies to you
14500 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the original amount of 14500 GBP per year and a duration of 12 months. -
EU/EEA Applies to you
7000 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the original amount of 7000 GBP per year and a duration of 12 months.
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Part-time:
- UK/EU: £3,500
- International: £7,250
Living costs for Nottingham
- 583 - 980 GBP/monthLiving Costs
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
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