MA Criminology and Criminal Justice

Aberystwyth University

The MA Criminology and Criminal Justice at Aberystwyth University approaches criminology and related subject areas from a literary perspective, enabling you to gain an in-depth understanding of a wide range of contemporary areas related to criminology, including criminology justice policies and practices. You will have the opportunity to gain a critical understanding of the most important theories of criminal behaviour, assess their current relevance and analyse their implications for controlling crime The MA is particularly suitable for students coming from a non-social science background, but will also enhance and develop the learning of criminology graduates or students from a related discipline. There is significant scope and flexibility with this scheme, enabling students to tailor their studies according to their own interests.

Department of Law and Criminology