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MSc International Criminal Justice (Distance Learning)

  • DeadlineStudy Details: MSc 2 years part-time by online distance learning

Course Description

Study online and gain expert knowledge on the workings of criminal justice around the world on this MSc International Criminal Justice degree.

Delivered part-time by distance learning, this course enables you to fit your studies around your job and other commitments, and to start applying what you learn in real-time.

You'll explore crime control from global perspectives, weighing up international approaches to judicial structures and punitive measures. You'll take an in-depth look at international criminology, taking into account sociological, political and legal theory to better understand how we respond to transnational crime in different regions of the world. 

Alongside your focus on international criminal justice, you'll build essential skills in research, analysis and management. You'll also have the chance to investigate a related area of your choice, such as missing persons investigations.

After the course, you'll have the expertise to begin or further your career in the justice system, ready to bring your skills to roles in international law enforcement, criminal justice policy, human rights advocacy and international organisations such as Interpol, Europol or Frontex.

Entry Requirements

  • A minimum of a second-class honours degree in a relevant subject (Social Science, Humanities, Law, Psychology, or Management subject). Information Technology or science related subjects will be considered on a case-by-case basis. 
  • Applicants with equivalent professional experience in a relevant organisation will also be considered on a case-by-case basis.

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Fees

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Student Destinations

Graduates of this course can go on to roles such as:

  • police or law enforcement officer
  • probation or prison officer
  • data analyst
  • intelligence analyst
  • cybersecurity

Module Details

Year 1

Core modules

  • Criminal Justice in a Global Context - 30 credits
  • International Criminology - 30 credits
  • Research Methods and Research Ethics - 30 credits

Year 2

Core modules

  • Dissertation/Major Project - 60 credits

Optional modules

  • International and Transnational Offending - 30 credits
  • Examine complex forms of borderless crime on this globally-focused module.
  • Missing Persons: Global Perspectives - 30 credits

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