Are you fascinated by criminology? Hoping to increase your suitability for higher level positions within the criminal justice sector? Solent University’s postgraduate criminology and criminal justice programme will help you to develop an advanced understanding of the contemporary issues and debates surrounding criminal justice institutions, crime and criminal punishment.
Students on Solent University’s postgraduate criminology and criminal justice programme study the core curriculum alongside a choice of two specialist units. This chance to specialise is important, helping students to orient their knowledge towards specific roles in the criminal justice sector.
This programme also encourages students to develop a range of transferable interpersonal and verbal communication skills through presentations, role-plays, debates, interviews and group work. These competencies are valued in a wide range of industries.
Enrichment activities and learning opportunities are available alongside the core curriculum, giving students the chance to learn from guest speakers, visit criminal justice organisations and network at industry events. These additional activities help to provide detailed insights into the criminal justice system and the careers it offers. Past speakers have come from the police, courts, prisons, probation services, youth justice services and cyber security firms.
The course team themselves have had extensive experience of the criminal justice system and its related disciplines, providing students with unique personal insights. The ties they have with the professional world have helped past students secure volunteer placements, temporary paid work, work shadowing weeks and internships.
The course is delivered by an experienced course team with established links to criminal justice agencies, private businesses and charities. The teaching team are active researchers and have contributed internationally renowned research projects.
What does this course lead to?
With this internationally respected qualification, you’ll be well placed to pursue a variety of career opportunities. Past graduates have pursued careers in police management, international law enforcement, the National Offender Management Service, financial security and academia.
Who is this course for?
This master’s degree has been designed for criminology graduates or those who have an equivalent professional qualification.
The course is ideal for those who wish to pursue a career in criminal justice or who are currently working within this area.
YOUR FUTURE
Suitable roles for graduates include:
Prison service
Police
Probation
Courts
Drugs services
Security
Public and private sector security and investigation
Local government community safety
The MSc provides a solid foundation for subsequent research at MPhil and PhD level.
INDUSTRY LINKS
We welcome regular guest lecturers who provide a detailed insight into working in the criminal justice sector and prospective career opportunities.
Recent speakers have included:
serving and former police detectives in the Metropolitan and Hampshire Police
serving chief officers from Hampshire and Dorset Police
judges and magistrates
staff from the National Crime Agency, the Association of Chief Police Officers, the National Offender Management Service and the Crown Prosecution Service.
PLACEMENTS
Past students have completed a wide range of interesting and informative placements with:
the Association of Chief Police Officers Criminal Records Office
the criminal justice sector (paid work)
witness and victim services
probation services
youth offending teams
voluntary positions in the criminal justice field.
