Overview

Delivered by academics from the Centre for Criminal Justice Studies in one of the leading law schools in the UK, the Criminal Justice and Criminology M.Sc degree offered by the University of Leeds will develop a critical awareness of social research methods and skills used to undertake real-world research on crime and criminal justice.

You’ll develop an in-depth understanding of the nature, purposes, dynamic processes and outcomes of the criminal justice process. A wide range of optional modules will allow you to tailor your degree to your own particular interests.

Throughout the course, we’ll encourage you to:

explore the complex and dynamic nature of the criminal justice process

investigate contemporary policy debates and theoretical perspectives on crime and its control

develop advanced knowledge of the research process and skills to undertake research on crime and criminal justice

Career opportunities:

From day one, we encourage you to think beyond your time at Leeds and reflect on a meaningful career.

This course is suited for students wishing to pursue a career in public service, the private sector, the voluntary sector or any other area where success is built upon the ability to understand, analyse and respond to developments in criminal justice.
Recent graduates have gone on to work in a range of sectors and professions including academia, security and mental health in the UK and overseas.

Alumni hold senior positions in criminal justice organisations including police and probation services, the prison service, youth justice services, as well as in the private and voluntary sector, both in the UK and abroad. Others have been awarded promotions following successful completion of the course.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Researching Crime, Security and Justice

Dissertation Criminal Law/Criminal Justice

Criminal Justice Processes

Research with Children and Young People

Central Issues in Criminal Law

Rethinking Policing

International Criminal Law

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-28 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-08-07 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Leeds, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Criminology Criminal Justice View 112 other Masters in Criminal Justice in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

GPA

Upper Second Class

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

A bachelor degree with a 2:1 (hons) in law, criminal justice, criminology or a related subject.

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Tuition Fees

Living costs

Leeds

United Kingdom

637 - 1103 GBP / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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