Criminal Justice and Criminology MSc

University of Leeds

The MSc in Criminal Justice and Criminology is an advanced postgraduate course designed to provide a comprehensive and in-depth understanding of criminal justice and criminology at domestic and international levels. The course provides a dynamic platform to not only expand theoretical understanding of key concepts in the field, but also to apply this knowledge in practical scenarios, embedding the skills required to navigate the complexities of these areas. Delivered by academics from the Centre for Criminal Justice Studies in one of the leading law schools in the UK, the course will develop a critical awareness of social research methods and skills used to undertake real-world research on crime and criminal justice. You’ll develop an in-depth understanding of the nature, purposes, dynamic processes and outcomes of the criminal justice process. A wide range of optional modules will allow you to tailor your degree to your own particular interests. Throughout the course, we’ll encourage you to: explore the complex and dynamic nature of the criminal justice processinvestigate contemporary policy debates and theoretical perspectives on crime and its controldevelop advanced knowledge of the research process and skills to undertake research on crime and criminal justice. Research insightThis course is offered within the dynamic Centre for Criminal Justice Studies (CCJS). The internationally recognised research centre provides an active and multi-disciplinary environment, whose members are committed to high-quality teaching in criminal justice, criminology and criminal law. The CCJS also excels in the production of research that is empirically rich, conceptually sophisticated and policy relevant. Research is interdisciplinary and often international in its reach. The University of Leeds recognises CCJS as one of its key 'peaks of research excellence'. CCJS academics have conducted research for a range of external funding bodies. These include the Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC), the Nuffield Foundation, the Home Office, the Youth Justice Board, the Leverhulme Trust, the European Commission and the National Probation Service. Since 2001, CCJS members have been awarded research grants totalling over £10 million. These projects sustain the established profile of the CCJS as a pre-eminent research unit and ensure that our teaching is at the cutting edge of contemporary academic and policy debates. The CCJS has an Advisory Board with more than 20 members who hold senior positions within local criminal justice and partner organisations, including the police, the judiciary, the probation service, prisons and the courts. Our strong links with the local criminal justice community bring valuable benefits to our students.