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University of Southampton: Criminology
| Institution | University of Southampton View institution profile |
|---|---|
| Department | Sociology, Social Policy and Criminology |
| Web | www.southampton.ac.uk/postgraduate |
| AdmissionsPGT.SS@soton.ac.uk | |
| Telephone | 023 8059 4393 |
| Study type | Taught |
MSc
Summary
On our MSc Criminology programme you’ll gain the substantive and methodological skills you need to understand contemporary crime and criminal justice policies and practices.
- Ranked 10th for Criminology in the UK (Sunday Times Good University Guide, 2023)
- ESRC validated methodological training to ensure you produce a high-quality research dissertation directly related to your career/professional interests.
- Taught and supervised by internationally recognised criminologists whose research and policy analysis are sought by government departments, criminal justice agencies and the media
With a thorough methods-based education you’ll gain an in-depth understanding of innovative research methods and the ability to utilise them in different contexts. This research-led approach will support you to analyse the key crime problems currently confronting 21st-century societies.
You’ll explore concepts in crime, deviance, and criminal behaviour alongside internationally respected academics who are all central members of the Institute of Criminal Justice Research (ICJR).
We’ll support you to:
- analyse key crime trends
- carry out independent criminological research and analysis
- design and complete a research dissertation
- develop and present ideas, arguments and findings to different audiences
- use the latest research methods
- develop and present ideas, arguments and research findings through different means of communication to different audiences
You’ll join a close-knit and diverse learning community, we offer an exceptional academic experience, with small-group teaching that allows you to explore topics in-depth and plenty of support to ensure you achieve your potential.
With an emphasises on the connections between research and professional practice our MSc Criminology programme will prepare you for a wide range of professional careers as well as for PhD studies. You’ll graduate with the skills required to undertake independent criminological research and analysis to understand the complex social issues confronting a globalised world.
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | An upper second-class degree or an equivalent standard in other qualifications approved by the University in relevant subjects like Criminology, Sociology, Social Policy, Politics, Law, Social Science subjects. In some circumstances, professional qualifications are considered |
| Location | Main Site - Highfield Campus Highfield Southampton SO17 1BJ |
Summary
On our MSc Criminology programme you’ll gain the substantive and methodological skills you need to understand contemporary crime and criminal justice policies and practices.
• Ranked 9th for Criminology in the UK (Sunday Times Good University Guide, 2021)
• ESRC validated methodological training to ensure you produce a high-quality research dissertation directly related to your career/professional interests.
• Taught and supervised by internationally recognised criminologists whose research and policy analysis are sought by government departments, criminal justice agencies and the media
With a thorough methods-based education you’ll gain an in-depth understanding of innovative research methods and the ability to utilise them in different contexts. This research-led approach will support you to analyse the key crime problems currently confronting 21st-century societies.
You’ll explore concepts in crime, deviance, and criminal behaviour alongside internationally respected academics who are all central members of the Institute of Criminal Justice Research (ICJR).
We’ll support you to:
• analyse key crime trends
• carry out independent criminological research and analysis
• design and complete a research dissertation
• develop and present ideas, arguments and findings to different audiences
• use the latest research methods
• develop and present ideas, arguments and research findings through different means of communication to different audiences
You’ll join a close-knit and diverse learning community, we offer an exceptional academic experience, with small-group teaching that allows you to explore topics in-depth and plenty of support to ensure you achieve your potential.
With an emphasises on the connections between research and professional practice our MSc Criminology programme will prepare you for a wide range of professional careers as well as for PhD studies. In the last Graduate Outcomes survey published in 2020, 100% of postgraduate Sociology, Social Policy, and Criminology graduates were employed or in further study fifteen months after graduation (latest Graduate Outcomes, 2017/18). You’ll graduate with the skills required to undertake independent criminological research and analysis to understand the complex social issues confronting a globalised world.
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | First- or upper second-class degree or an equivalent standard in other qualifications approved by the University in a relevant discipline. In some circumstances, professional qualifications are considered |
| Location | Main Site - Highfield Campus Highfield Southampton SO17 1BJ |
Fees
| EU | 19850 GBP for Year 1 |
|---|---|
| England | 9250 GBP for Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | 9250 GBP for Year 1 |
| Scotland | 9250 GBP for Year 1 |
| Wales | 9250 GBP for Year 1 |
| Channel Islands | 9250 GBP for Year 1 |
| International | 19850 GBP for Year 1 |
Summary
The MSc Criminology will equip you with the substantive and methodological skills to understand contemporary crime and criminal justice policies and practices.
The programme aims to provide you with:
• Thorough knowledge of the most important international criminological research findings
• In-depth understanding of contemporary criminal justice policies and practices
• The ability to analyse the key crime problems currently confronting 21st century societies
• An in-depth understanding of innovative research methods and the ability to utilise them in different contexts
• The skills required to undertake independent criminological research and analysis
• The ability to design and complete a research dissertation in criminology, criminal justice or a related field
• The capacity to develop and present ideas, arguments and research findings through different means of communication to different audiences
Overview
Crime, deviance and criminal justice are endlessly fascinating. By studying Criminology at the University of Southampton, you will be engaging in a discipline that is one of the oldest in the Social Sciences.
This innovative applied criminology degree emphasises the connections between research and professional practice. It will prepare you for a wide range of professional careers as well as for PhD studies.
MSc Criminology will expose you to important international criminological research findings and help you develop the skills to analyse the complex social issues confronting a globalised world.
• Ranked second in the UK for research quality (Times GUG, 2020)
• ESRC validated methodological training to ensure you produce a high-quality research dissertation directly related to your career/professional interests.
• Taught and supervised by internationally recognised criminologists whose research and policy analysis are sought by government departments, criminal justice agencies and the media
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | First- or upper second-class degree or an equivalent standard in other qualifications approved by the University in a relevant discipline. In some circumstances, professional qualifications are considered |
| Location | Main Site - Highfield Campus Highfield Southampton SO17 1BJ |
Fees
| EU | 19850 GBP for Year 1 |
|---|---|
| England | 9250 GBP for Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | 9250 GBP for Year 1 |
| Scotland | 9250 GBP for Year 1 |
| Wales | 9250 GBP for Year 1 |
| Channel Islands | 9250 GBP for Year 1 |
| International | 19850 GBP for Year 1 |
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