Applied Criminal Justice and Criminology

Entry requirements

If you are passionate about Criminology, we want to hear from you!

Students will discover how the criminal justice system operates in practice, learn key theories, examine relevant research in criminal justice and criminology, and explore cutting edge themes in criminological debates.

Ideally you will hold a 2:1 undergraduate degree, or equivalent, in Criminology or a cognate discipline i.e. Law, Psychology, Sociology, Politics or Social Policy. Candidates with a 2:2 or with relevant professional work experience may also be considered.

Months of entry

September

Course content

Crime, its causes, and how we should deal with it, are never far from the headlines, and expertise in these areas is increasingly valued by employers in government and other sectors.

Studying our MA in Applied Criminal Justice and Criminology will equip you with the analytical, critical, methodological and ethical competencies that you’ll need to engage meaningfully with some of the most pressing global challenges facing society today.

This programme is built around three core pillars: criminological theory, criminal justice policy and practice, and rigorous research skills development. These pillars shape the content and delivery of the curriculum, ensuring that you can develop a deep, critical and applied understanding of crime and justice in contemporary society.

Through this framework, the programme offers you an inclusive, engaging and research-led learning experience. You will be encouraged to understand key concepts within criminology, critically interrogating ideas, and assessing their capacity to explain criminal and deviant behaviour, while drawing on emerging knowledge from within the field.

The applied nature of this programme allows the course material and assessment to directly refer to the criminal justice system, and how it works as an institution, encouraging you to apply your subject knowledge directly to the existing reality of the criminal justice system in England and Wales. This is encouraged through the study of various key elements that form the criminal justice system, as well as practical assessments that are directly focused on impacting public policy and practice in this area.

By bringing together this in-depth knowledge of crime and the criminal justice system, with the applied and practical nature of the programme, you will be enabled to develop the skills and knowledge you’ll need to enter a range of interesting and engaging careers.

Why Applied Criminal Justice and Criminology at Swansea?

As a postgraduate student within the Department of Criminology, Sociology and Social Policy at Swansea University, you will become part of a thriving academic environment that is committed to excellence in teaching and research, offering you an exceptional student experience.

You will be based on our Singleton Campus, set in beautiful parkland overlooking Swansea Bay, where you can benefit from having access to:

• The latest research and teaching that is focused on international developments in criminology and criminal justice
• Study that focuses on the impact of social, political and economic factors on crime and criminal justice policy
• Industry experts, with a wealth of academic and practical experience
• Small lecture groups that provide you with the chance to voice your opinion and share ideas in an open environment
• Guest speakers that include senior criminal justice practitioners, managers and policy makers

A welcoming community, that is supported by the student-led Criminology Society, which hosts a range of social events