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Criminology and Criminal Justice Practice (Taught)
- Study level:
- Postgraduate
Course summary
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Course summary
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Engage with the criminal justice profession at home and abroad.
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Explore a range of topics such as mass imprisonment, policing and green criminology.
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Develop your skills through an academic dissertation or work-related project.
On this course, you’ll explore real-world contemporary international issues in criminology and criminal justice, from both academic and professional perspectives. You’ll develop excellent transferable skills to prepare you for further study or a range of careers – from policing and probation to youth justice and the third sector.
For full details of course modules, assessments, and teaching methods, please visit the course page on our website: https://www.shu.ac.uk/Courses/Criminology/MSc-Criminology-and-Criminal-Justice-Practice/Full-time/
Entry requirements
Typically a degree in a relevant subject from a UK university or international equivalent or at least three years relevant professional experience. Applicants with a degree of less than a 2:2 (or equivalent) classification may be required to attend interview as part of the application process and make a commitment to engaging with study skills support as necessary as advised by the module team.
If English is not your first language you will need an IELTS 6.5 score with a minimum of 6.0 in writing and 5.5 in all other skill areas or equivalent. If your English language skill is currently below IELTS 6.5 or equivalent we recommend you consider a Sheffield Hallam University Pre-sessional English course which will enable you to achieve an equivalent English score.
English language requirements
| Test | Grade | Additional details |
|---|---|---|
| IELTS (Academic) | 6.5 | If English is not your first language you will need an IELTS 6.5 score with a minimum of 6.0 in writing and 5.5 in all other skill areas or equivalent. |
Please click the following link to find out more about English language requirements for this course https://www.shu.ac.uk/Courses/Criminology/MSc-Criminology-and-Criminal-Justice-Practice/Full-time/
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
No fee information has been provided for this course
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website.
Additional fee information
Our postgraduate fees vary depending on course, level and mode of study. Each postgraduate course page tells you how much the tuition fees are, and what additional costs you might have to budget for during your studies. Please refer to our website for up-to-date information on costs and fees for both full-time and part-time postgraduate study options.
Sponsorship information
Scholarships, discounts and bursaries may be available to students who study this course.
Sheffield Hallam University
City Campus
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Sheffield
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