Overview
Students gain a critical understanding of how key theories, concepts and empirical findings are used to create and interpret knowledge within the study of crime and Criminal Justice. Key issues debated include policing, crime prevention, rehabilitation and punishment.
Career
The Criminal Justice programme from University of the West of Scotland equips students with essential skills and knowledge for a range of careers in the Criminal Justice sector including the police, prison service and criminal justice social work, policy analysis and evaluation, and policy work in governments, local authorities or charities.
Programme Structure
Courses included:
- Applied Research Methods in Social Sciences
- Contemporary Social Issues
- Policing in the Contemporary World
- Policy Analysis & Practice
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 12 months
- Part-time
- 24 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- StartingApply anytime.
International- The latest we can process your application is 6 weeks before the course start date
Language
Credits
Delivered
Disciplines
Criminal Justice View 66 other Masters in Criminal Justice in United KingdomAcademic requirements
English requirements
Other requirements
General requirements
You should normally hold a relevant Honours degree at 2:2 or above in any of the subjects below:
- Any social science
- Medicine
- Health
- Law
- Social work
Tuition Fee
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International
14500 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 14500 GBP per year during 12 months. -
National
11250 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 11250 GBP per year during 12 months.
For Scottish students, cost of study per year is 7,000£
Living costs for Paisley
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.