Criminology University of York

Overview

Throughout the Criminology MA course from University of York you'll explore how injustice and inequality inform crime and the criminal justice system. We'll encourage you to develop an advanced comprehension of criminology. Conduct your own research and understand how criminology relates to ‘real world’ problems.

Choose from a range of options that interest you. You'll gain the skills and knowledge required to pursue a wide range of careers.

As you study, you'll develop a grounding in the key concepts of justice, injustice and inequality. You'll analyse theories and debates in criminal justice systems. Our range of option modules will give you the chance to refine your social research skills. You'll explore topics such as human rights, violence and authoritarianism. Understand how crimes are studied and apply what you've learned to your dissertation research.

Our vibrant research community is the perfect place to study. Our teaching draws on current research, offering a distinct approach to criminological study. You'll engage with innovative research that tackles contemporary local and global crime-related issues.

Your programme will help you to develop excellent employability skills that you can utilise in a range of different future careers. Students who have completed this programme have gone on to careers in the criminal justice sector, in public service, in the voluntary sector and within academia. The mix of practical and analytical skills you'll acquire will position you competitively for jobs in these popular fields and elsewhere. This programme is also an excellent base from which to pursue further study in criminology, including a PhD.

Career opportunities:

• Probation officer

• Police officer

• Youth justice worker

• Policy officer

• Researcher

• Campaigner

• Civil Service fast streamer

• Training manager

• Criminology lecturer