Master of Science - Criminology

The Criminology MSc degree will allow students to develop an advanced knowledge of crime and offenders, as well as assess contemporary trends and concepts in criminal justice policy and community safety. Students will explore approaches to crime control within the community and penal institutions to gain the skills required to conduct research within the field of crime and criminal justice. This level of knowledge can prepare students for doctoral study or research posts within the criminal justice arena, but it's also ideal for consolidating their professional experience.

The course looks at criminology from both a theoretical and an applied perspective, covering areas including criminal justice, prisons, crime prevention, and crime and offender patterns.

Students will apply research methods and techniques such as assessing patterns in specific forms of crimes and offending behaviour, and considering the prevalence, characteristics and typologies of specific types of offence. Students will also critically assess recent and current policies and practices with crime control and community safety. Option modules will allow students to develop a specialism in a field that interests them, such as intelligence analysis, psychology and crime, sexual violence, terrorism and counter-terrorism, and urban patterns.

London Metropolitan University invites visiting professors and experts in criminal justice and criminal areas to the University to share their expertise. These guest visits complement the knowledge of academics who are actively engaged in areas research including street crime, gangs and police body cameras. Their expertise will support students when undertaking their dissertation in criminology and criminal justice.

By the end of the course, students will be able to deal with complex issues both systematically and creatively, making sound judgements in the absence of complete data and communicating their conclusions clearly.