MSc PGDip Criminal Justice & Security

Recognising the intensive nature of the course, applicants for the MSc Criminal Justice & Security are expected to satisfy the following minimum requirements: 

• An initial degree (usually a good Honours degree of 2:1 or above) in similarly related discipline such as (Criminal Justice, Forensics, Law, Professional Policing, Criminology, Psychology, Health & Social Care, Social Work, etc.); or 
• A 2:2 degree in similarly related discipline such as (Criminal Justice, Forensics, Law, Professional Policing, Criminology, Psychology, Health & Social Care, Social Work, etc.); with an interview – considered on a case-by-case basis; or 
• Students with degrees outside of a similarly related discipline will be considered on a case-by-case basis subject to an admissions interview; or 
• Hold a suitable professional qualification from an appropriate professional body. In some instances, those with higher level professional qualifications may be exempt from specific taught modules. Such exemptions would be discussed on a case-by-case basis with the Programme Director.​​

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The Cardiff Met Criminal Justice and Security Master’s degree will prepare you for a variety of roles within the criminal justice sector and beyond. Traditional destinations might include employment in:

• Police Service roles, such as police officer, detective, police staff, etc.
• Probation Service
• Prison Service
• The UK courts, and a variety of other similar roles

During the MSc you will study the following modules:

• Crime, Criminals, & Criminal Justice (20 credits) 
• Investigating Global Crimes and Social Harms (20 credits) 
• Conducting Criminological Research (20 credits) 
• Unravelling Miscarriage of Justice (20 credits) 
• Faith, Honour, & Justice (20 credits)
• Justice Beyond Borders (20 credits) 
• Dissertation (60 credits) 

Exit Awards

• Criminal Justice & Security – PgD (120 credits)
• Criminal Justice – PgC (60 credits)