Taught course

Crime and justice in practice

Institution
Edinburgh Napier University
Qualifications
MSc

Entry requirements

The entry requirement for this course is a Bachelor (Honours) Degree at 2:2 (or equivalent) in a related subject (e.g. social sciences, law and humanities, including but not limited to criminology, law, geography, humanities, and business).

We may also consider lesser qualifications if you have sufficient relevant work experience within the industry.

Months of entry

September

Course content

The full-time MSc Crime and Justice in Practice will help you develop:

- A critical understanding of how contemporary criminal, restorative, and community justice processes work in practice, both at national and international level

- The ability to evaluate the role and impact of applied justice policy and research

- A critical awareness of the economic, socio-cultural and political contexts that influence the practice of social research in various fields (i.e. academic, non-governmental, third sector, business, government & policy)

- Advanced research skills across both qualitative and quantitative methods, with a strong emphasis on ethics and robust research design

- The chance to practically apply these skills by designing and carrying out an original research project of relevance to practice.

Typical entry point to this course is in September. Please enquire for more information.

Qualification, course duration and attendance options

  • MSc
    full time
    12 months
    • Campus-based learningis available for this qualification

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