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MSc Forensic Criminology
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Entry requirements
Entry requirements • normally students must have an undergraduate degree in a relevant field. If you don’t have a degree you may be considered if you have at least five years’ professional experience. • you need two appropriate references • you need a high level of English language competence to successfully complete the course. If the language your first degree was taught in was not English, then typically IELTS 6.5 , TOEFL 620. • places are limited but there is no discrimination against any group or individual on the grounds of ethnic origin, nationality, gender, disability, marital status, sexuality, political or religious belief • international applicants, and applicants with disabilities are particularly welcomed onto the programme. For all applicants a good level of English is essential and it is important that international applicants have the level of English required to cope with the demands of the course. If you are concerned, you can attend the TESOL centre’s pre-session induction course. This may be recommended or required. • we normally interview students before admissions are finalised. International students may be interviewed by telephone or e-mail.
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Academic title
MSc Forensic Criminology
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Course description
he course
Forensic study is increasingly popular in universities and a forensic approach is often used in the workplace. This course focuses on debating and examining how criminology and law work in practice and how criminology influences forensic study.
It is suitable if you work in criminal justice or are considering a career with agencies such as the police, the probation service and the courts.
You explore
• the historical developments of the agencies involved in criminal justice and how they interact in today’s society
• how they work together to detect crime, arrest suspects, and deal with offenders when imprisoned and in the community
• the history behind criminological theories and theories which apply today
• how theory influences research and policy, which informs practice in the criminal justice system, and how practice may inform research
You learn research methods used in forensic criminology and the resulting ethical problems. You also study modules that focus on the institutional framework of criminal litigation.
Our lecturers draw on their professional experience in criminal justice practice to develop your understanding of how academic theories relate to crime. Throughout the course you gain critical analysis skills, which you use to complete a dissertation in an area of your interest.
Our criminology department has an active criminological society run by students. It involves visits to appropriate organisations and guest speakers who give an overview of their speciality.
Associated careers
The knowledge you gain helps you develop a career in an area of criminal justice such as
• the police force
• the probation service
• the national offender manager service
• the prison service
• the court service
• youth justice
• associated community justice agencies
It also prepares you for further study in criminal justice.
Course content
Modules
• criminal litigation • legal methodology • law of evidence • forensic criminology 1 (conceptual and methodological issues) • forensic criminology 2 (issues in policy and practice) • research project
Attendance
Full-time – one year
Part-time – typically two years
September start date
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