International Criminology and Criminal Justice (Taught)

Deepen your knowledge of international criminological and criminal justice issues and develop your research skills in these areas.

This programme is an excellent grounding to pursue a PhD in criminology or prepare for a career in social research, public policy or administration.

The course will provide you with:

• knowledge of contemporary debates in international criminology and criminal justice

• an understanding of criminological and criminal justice theory, methods, and practical issues

• techniques to critique criminal justice policies using criminological and psychological perspectives

• the ability to design and conduct independent research

• study skills that help you present ideas, arguments and research findings

You'll explore key subjects including:

• international criminal justice

• criminological and psychological perspectives

• international organised crime

We’ll assess you through:

• essays
• written exams
• oral presentations
• a dissertation