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University of Cumbria: Criminology, Risk and Safeguarding
Institution | University of Cumbria |
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Department | Business, Law, Policing and Social Sciences |
Web | http://www.cumbria.ac.uk |
Telephone | 0845 606 1144 |
Study type | Taught |
MSc
Summary
If you are in a career that addresses crime-related harm, or you want to get into this important arena, our MSc in Criminology, Risk and Safeguarding could be an ideal option for you.
**COURSE OVERVIEW**
We will focus on safeguarding, digital victimisation, rehabilitation policy and practice, and risk and security management, among other areas.
In addition to enhancing your theoretical command of criminology, you will develop advanced research skills, suitable for theoretical and practical application. As a result, you will be equipped to respond to a range of complex challenges faced by multi-agency professionals with a remit to safeguard communities.
This programme is distinct in its comprehensive analysis of risk and safeguarding as criminological issues. This analytical approach is grounded in an acknowledgement of the correlation between the exploitation of children and adults at risk and subsequent offending behaviour.
**ON THIS COURSE YOU WILL...**
- Develop advanced knowledge and understanding of criminology, risk and safeguarding informed by current practice and research.
- Identify appropriate methodologies for dealing with complex problems.
- Examine the intersectionality of power in relation to criminal justice agencies and responses to crime, law and order.
- Form a critical awareness of the history of ideas, cultural context, as well as social and political theories that inform and influence the practice of criminology.
**WHAT YOU WILL LEARN**
We offer a stimulating and challenging programme where you can develop specialist knowledge and critical understanding of issues relating to criminology, risk and safeguarding.
Teaching and learning takes place through blended learning, with substantial online engagement to meet the needs of learners in a range of contexts.
**Year one**
All modules available as stand-alone CPDs.
- Criminological Frameworks
- Safeguarding, Risk and Vulnerability
- Advanced Research Methods
- Global Dimensions of Crime
- Digital Victimisation
- Security and Risk Management
- Dissertation / Practitioner Research
- Rehabilitation Policy and Practice (optional)
- Negotiated Learning (optional)
Level | RQF Level 7 |
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Entry requirements | Applicants need an honours degree at 2:2 or above Students with other qualifications/and or relevant practitioner experience may be admitted to the course. Please contact the Enquiry Centre for further details. |
Location | Fusehill Street, Carlisle Fusehill Street Carlisle CA1 2HH |
Fees
England | 6125 GBP for Year 1 |
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Northern Ireland | 6125 GBP for Year 1 |
Scotland | 6125 GBP for Year 1 |
Wales | 6125 GBP for Year 1 |
International | 13250 GBP for Year 1 |
Summary
If you are in a career that addresses crime-related harm, or you want to get into this important arena, our MSc in Criminology, Risk and Safeguarding could be an ideal option for you.
**COURSE OVERVIEW**
We will focus on safeguarding, digital victimisation, rehabilitation policy and practice, and risk and security management, among other areas.
In addition to enhancing your theoretical command of criminology, you will develop advanced research skills, suitable for theoretical and practical application. As a result, you will be equipped to respond to a range of complex challenges faced by multi-agency professionals with a remit to safeguard communities.
This programme is distinct in its comprehensive analysis of risk and safeguarding as criminological issues. This analytical approach is grounded in an acknowledgement of the correlation between the exploitation of children and adults at risk and subsequent offending behaviour.
**ON THIS COURSE YOU WILL...**
- Develop advanced knowledge and understanding of criminology, risk and safeguarding informed by current practice and research.
- Identify appropriate methodologies for dealing with complex problems.
- Examine the intersectionality of power in relation to criminal justice agencies and responses to crime, law and order.
- Form a critical awareness of the history of ideas, cultural context, as well as social and political theories that inform and influence the practice of criminology.
**WHAT YOU WILL LEARN**
We offer a stimulating and challenging programme where you can develop specialist knowledge and critical understanding of issues relating to criminology, risk and safeguarding.
Teaching and learning takes place through blended learning, with substantial online engagement to meet the needs of learners in a range of contexts.
**Year one**
All modules available as stand-alone CPDs.
- Criminological Frameworks
- Safeguarding, Risk and Vulnerability
- Advanced Research Methods
- Global Dimensions of Crime
- Digital Victimisation
- Security and Risk Management
- Dissertation / Practitioner Research
- Rehabilitation Policy and Practice (optional)
- Negotiated Learning (optional)
Level | RQF Level 7 |
---|---|
Entry requirements | Applicants need an honours degree at 2:2 or above Students with other qualifications/and or relevant practitioner experience may be admitted to the course. Please contact the Enquiry Centre for further details. |
Location | Fusehill Street, Carlisle Fusehill Street Carlisle CA1 2HH |
Fees
England | 6125 GBP for Year 1 |
---|---|
Northern Ireland | 6125 GBP for Year 1 |
Scotland | 6125 GBP for Year 1 |
Wales | 6125 GBP for Year 1 |
International | 13250 GBP for Year 1 |
Summary
If you are in a career that addresses crime-related harm, or you want to get into this important arena, our MSc in Criminology, Risk and Safeguarding could be an ideal option for you.
We will focus on safeguarding, digital victimisation, rehabilitation policy and practice, and risk and security management, among other areas. In addition to enhancing your theoretical command of criminology, you will develop advanced research skills, suitable for theoretical and practical application. As a result, you will be equipped to respond to a range of complex challenges faced by multi-agency professionals with a remit to safeguard communities.
This programme is distinct in its comprehensive analysis of risk and safeguarding as criminological issues. This analytical approach is grounded in an acknowledgement of the correlation between the exploitation of children and adults at risk, and, subsequent offending behaviour.
**Graduate destinations**
This versatile qualification is useful in careers focused on reducing crime related harm, especially in multi-agency safeguarding or community safety partnerships. These include: probation and offender management, policing and public protection, local authority social care, health, fire and rescue, as well as organisations working in substance misuse, domestic abuse, housing, and support for victims.
At policy and practice level there is increased recognition of the need to develop sophisticated approaches to contextual safeguarding and risk reduction. The specialisms you will acquire as part of the MSc in Criminology, Risk and Safeguarding will leave you ideally placed to contribute to these developments.
Following your masters, you may wish to continue your academic career by undertaking a PhD in criminology or a cognate discipline.
Level | RQF Level 7 |
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Entry requirements | Applicants need an honours degree at 2:2 or above Students with other qualifications/and or relevant practitioner experience may be admitted to the course. Please contact the Enquiry Centre for further details. |
Location | Fusehill Street, Carlisle Fusehill Street Carlisle CA1 2HH |
Fees
England | 6000 GBP for Whole course |
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Northern Ireland | 6000 GBP for Whole course |
Scotland | 6000 GBP for Whole course |
Wales | 6000 GBP for Whole course |
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