University of Portsmouth: Criminal Justice
| Institution | University of Portsmouth View institution profile |
|---|---|
| Department | Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences |
| Web | https://www.port.ac.uk/study/postgraduate |
| Study type | Taught |
Summary
**Overview**
If you're interested in the study of crime and its related fields – and you want to learn more about the challenges facing politicians, policy makers and practitioners – then our Postgraduate Flexible Framework is for you.
You’ll choose the subject areas and modules that fit your interests, from counter fraud and cybercrime to security and policing. You’ll pick full-time, part-time or distance-learning models, as suit your needs, and you’ll graduate with an award title that reflects your chosen subject.
Areas you can choose from include:
- Counter Fraud and Counter Corruption
- Crime Science
- Criminal Justice
- Criminal Psychology
- Criminology
- Cybercrime (Campus learning only)
- Intelligence (in combination only)
- International Criminal Justice
- Policing, Policy & Leadership (DL only)
- Security Management
- Victimology (DL only)
You'll also study core concepts in research methods and ethics, then complete a major project or dissertation with the support of expert staff and researchers who are active in the field.
**Careers and opportunities**
Depending on your chosen subject areas, you'll learn skills that apply to several career choices in areas such as:
- Policing (as an officer or civilian staff)
- Crime analysis
- Probation
- The courts and prison service
- Local authorities
- Cybersecurity
- Military
- Civil Service
- Academia and research
- Charities
- Private industry
MSc
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | An honours degree or equivalent in a subject relevant to the proposed subject specialism. Please check the course details online for information about subject specialisms that can be supported. English language proficiency at a minimum of IELTS band 6.5 with no component score below 6.0. |
| Assessment | You'll be assessed through: |
| Modules | Each module on this course is worth a certain number of credits. You need to study modules worth a total of 180 credits. For example, 4 modules worth 30 credits and 1 module worth 60 credits. Core modules include: Research Methods You’ll also take the core module from your main chosen subject area, and either of: Subjects: Counter Fraud and Counter Corruption Crime Science Criminal Psychology Criminology Cybercrime Intelligence International Criminal Justice Policing, Policy & Leadership Security Management Victimology We use the best and most current research and professional practice alongside feedback from our students to make sure course content is relevant to your future career or further studies. Therefore, some course content may change over time to reflect changes in the discipline or industry. |
| Location | Main Site University House Winston Churchill Avenue Portsmouth PO1 2UP |
Fees
| EU | 8700 GBP for Year 1 |
|---|---|
| England | 8700 GBP for Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | 8700 GBP for Year 1 |
| Scotland | 8700 GBP for Year 1 |
| Wales | 8700 GBP for Year 1 |
| Channel Islands | 8700 GBP for Year 1 |
| International | 13900 GBP for Year 1 |
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | An honours degree or equivalent in a subject relevant to the proposed subject specialism. Please check the course details online for information about subject specialisms that can be supported. English language proficiency at a minimum of IELTS band 6.5 with no component score below 6.0. |
| Assessment | You'll be assessed through: |
| Modules | Each module on this course is worth a certain number of credits. You need to study modules worth a total of 180 credits. For example, 4 modules worth 30 credits and 1 module worth 60 credits. Core modules include: Research Methods You’ll also take the core module from your main chosen subject area, and either of: Subjects: Counter Fraud and Counter Corruption Crime Science Criminal Psychology Criminology Cybercrime Intelligence International Criminal Justice Policing, Policy & Leadership Security Management Victimology We use the best and most current research and professional practice alongside feedback from our students to make sure course content is relevant to your future career or further studies. Therefore, some course content may change over time to reflect changes in the discipline or industry. |
| Location | Main Site University House Winston Churchill Avenue Portsmouth PO1 2UP |
Fees
| EU | 4350 GBP for Year 1 |
|---|---|
| England | 4350 GBP for Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | 4350 GBP for Year 1 |
| Scotland | 4350 GBP for Year 1 |
| Wales | 4350 GBP for Year 1 |
| Channel Islands | 4350 GBP for Year 1 |
| International | 6950 GBP for Year 1 |
University of Portsmouth
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Portsmouth is a place for people who want to make a difference. We’re intent on discovery and our excellent research makes an impact, not just in the UK, but on the world. With over 200 postgraduate degrees to choose from, The University is a place where you’ll be encouraged to find your niche, and be supported to go beyond what you thought possible ...
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