MA in Applied Criminal Justice and Criminology
Swansea University
Key Information
Campus location
Swansea, United Kingdom
Languages
English
Study format
On-Campus
Duration
1 - 3 Year
Pace
Full time, Part time
Tuition fees
GBP 15,600 / per year *
Application deadline
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* UK/EU students: £7,300 full-time; £3,650/year for 2-year part-time; £2,400/year for 3-year part-time. International students: £15,600 full-time; £7,800/year for 2-year part-time; £5,200/year for 3-year part-time
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Introduction
Crime, its causes, and how we should deal with it, are never far from the headlines, and expertise in this area is increasingly valued by employers in government and other sectors.
Study our MA in Applied Criminal Justice and Criminology and you will gain in-depth knowledge about the causes of crime, the criminal justice system and current themes in criminological debates.
Learning from experts with a wealth of academic and practical experience, you will gain a level of knowledge, which will open up a range of exciting career opportunities.
Why Applied Criminal Justice and Criminology at Swansea?
As a postgraduate student at the Hillary Rodham Clinton School of Law, you will be part of a globally recognised law school, with a thriving academic environment committed to excellence in teaching and research, and offering an exceptional student experience.
- You will gain an in-depth understanding of criminological theories and of the criminal justice system.
- You will learn the latest international developments in criminological and criminal justice research.
- You can study the impact of social, political and economic factors on crime and criminal justice policy.
- Swansea University is ranked 26th in the UK for research quality and 22nd for research impact (REF 2014).
Your Applied Criminal Justice and Criminology Experience
- You will learn from industry experts, with a wealth of academic and practical experience, is a globally recognised law school with a vibrant academic community dedicated to understanding some of society’s most challenging issues.
- Our small lecture groups give you the chance to voice your opinion and share ideas.
- Guest speakers include senior criminal justice practitioners, managers, and policymakers.
- You can join social events organised by the student-led Criminology Society.
Swansea University was named University of the Year in the 2019 Whatuni Student Choice Awards for the second time in five years. As well as being crowned University of the Year, Swansea University took the top spot in the International category and placed top three in the Postgraduate, and Course and Lecturers categories. The Whatuni Student Choice Awards are voted for entirely by students, with more than 41,000 reviews and comments submitted from more than 160 UK institutions.
In the prestigious Guardian University Guide 2021, we are placed 24th in the UK and have won the Welsh University of the Year title for the second time in three years, cementing our position as Wales’ leading higher education institution.
We place our students at the heart of everything. As a result, we achieved a gold rating, the highest rating possible, in the national Teaching Excellence and Student Outcomes Framework (TEF) and are ranked 6th in the UK for student satisfaction in the National Student Survey for 2020.
Our stunning waterfront campuses make us a desirable location for students and staff from around the world, and our multicultural community provides a global perspective, enabling those who join us to develop skills and knowledge that set them on successful and enriching careers.
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