PMCRMLGY - MSc Criminology
Course Specification
Validation status | Validated | |||||||||||
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Highest award | Master of Science | Level | Masters | |||||||||
Possible interim awards | Postgraduate Diploma, Postgraduate Certificate, Advanced Diploma in Professional Development | |||||||||||
Total credits for course | 180 | |||||||||||
Awarding institution | London Metropolitan University | |||||||||||
Teaching institutions | London Metropolitan University | |||||||||||
School | School of Social Sciences | |||||||||||
Subject Area | Criminology and Sociology | |||||||||||
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About the course and its strategy towards teaching and learning and towards blended learning/e-learning
Course aims
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An ability to understand and evaluate contemporary trends and concepts in crime and criminal justice
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An advanced understanding of the principles and developments of crime control and community safety
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The methodological and analytic skills required to conduct research within the generic fields of criminology and criminal justice.
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An advanced understanding of specific academic fields that form part of, or are allied to, criminology and criminal justice
Course learning outcomes
The following learning outcomes incorporate and depend on a systematic understanding of knowledge, and a critical awareness of current problems and/or new insights, much of which is at, or informed by, the forefront of the academic discipline, field of study or area of professional practice.
On successful completion of this course students will be able to:
- apply methods and techniques appropriate to their own research or advanced scholarship in Criminology
- apply knowledge with originality, based on a practical understanding of how established techniques of research and enquiry are used to create and interpret knowledge in Criminology
- evaluate critically current research and advanced scholarship in Criminology.
- evaluate methodologies and develop critiques of them and, where appropriate, to propose new hypotheses
- deal with complex issues both systematically and creatively, make sound judgements in the absence of complete data, and communicate their conclusions clearly to specialist and non-specialist audiences
- exercise self-direction and originality in tackling and solving problems, and act autonomously in planning and implementing tasks at a professional or equivalent level
- advance their knowledge and understanding, and to develop new skills to a high level.
- exercise initiative and personal responsibility, including decision-making in complex and unpredictable situations
Course learning outcomes / Module cross reference
- Apply methods and techniques appropriate to their own research or advanced scholarship in Criminology:
Crime and Offender Patterns SS7080
Contemporary Issues in Criminal Justice
SS7077
- Apply knowledge with originality, based on a practical understanding of how established techniques of research and enquiry are used to create and interpret knowledge in Criminology:
Crime and Offender Patterns SS7080
Contemporary Issues in Criminal Justice
SS7077
Psychology and Crime SS7085N
- Evaluate critically current research and advanced scholarship in Criminology:
Criminological Research Methods SS7079
Sexual Violence: causes, consequences
and interventions SS7148
- Evaluate methodologies and develop critiques of them and, where appropriate, to propose new hypotheses:
Criminological Research Methods SS7079
Quantative Data Analysis SS7054
Qualitative Data Analysis SS7101
Qualitative Research SS7049
Survey Design and Practice SS7100
- Deal with complex issues both systematically and creatively, make sound judgements in the absence of complete data, and communicate their conclusions clearly to specialist and nonspecialist audiences:
Crime and Offender Patterns SS7080
Contemporary Issues in Criminal Justice
SS7077
Terrorism and Counter-Terrorism SS7143
- Exercise self-direction and originality in tackling and solving problems, and act autonomously in planning and implementing tasks at a professional or equivalent level:
Crime Control and Community Safety
SS7078
Urban patterns and spatial analysis SS7047
- Advance their knowledge and understanding, and to develop new skills to a high level:
Criminological Research Methods SS7079
Researching Communities SS7055
- Exercise initiative and personal responsibility, including decision-making in complex and unpredictable situations:
Crime Control and Community Safety
SS7078
Intelligence Analysis SS7143
- Learn independently for the purposes of continuing professional development:
Dissertation SS7P81
Assessment strategy
Organised work experience, work based learning, sandwich year or year abroad
Opportunities are available for students to work as Special Constables within the London Metropolitan Police. Students can also be assisted to gain work in the voluntary sector as well as placements in hostels, and other public sector services for example the probation service when such placements are available. |
Career opportunities
The aim of the course is to prepare you for employment or further study in the criminal justice sector.
The curriculum will equip you for a range of careers in the criminal justice system and related professions, all with excellent recruitment prospects. Key career paths include the Metropolitan Police Service, Probation Service, Foreign Office, Prison Service, youth offending and community safety departments, as well as academic or government research posts.
Entry requirements
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At least a lower second class Honours Degree in a relevant discipline (such as criminology, or social and behavioural sciences). Applications are also welcomed from those who have experience in criminal justice, or who possess relevant professional qualifications. -
In some circumstances applicants who do not meet the standard entry requirements may be permitted to enrol on the MSc, at the discretion of the course leader.
All applicants must be able to demonstrate proficiency in the English language. Applicants who require a Tier 4 student visa may need to provide a Secure English Language Test (SELT) such as Academic IELTS. For more information about English qualifications please see our English language requirements.
Official use and codes
Approved to run from | 2013/14 | Specification version | 1 | Specification status | Validated |
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Original validation date | 01 Sep 2013 | Last validation date | 01 Sep 2013 | ||
Sources of funding | HE FUNDING COUNCIL FOR ENGLAND | ||||
JACS codes | L300 (Sociology): 100% | ||||
Route code | CRMLGY |
Stage 1 Level 07 September start Offered
Code | Module title | Info | Type | Credits | Location | Period | Day | Time |
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SS7077 | Contemporary Issues in Criminal Justice | Core | 20 | |||||
SS7078 | Crime Control and Community Safety | Core | 20 | |||||
SS7079 | Criminological Research Methods | Core | 20 | NORTH | SPR | WED | AM | |
SS7080 | Crime and Offender Patterns | Core | 20 | |||||
SS7169 | Contemporary Issues in Criminology | Core | 20 | |||||
SS7P81 | Criminology Dissertation | Core | 60 | NORTH | SUM | FRI | AM | |
NORTH | AUT+SPR | FRI | AM | |||||
SS7036 | Community Development | Option | 20 | |||||
SS7047 | Urban Patterns and Spatial Analysis | Option | 20 | |||||
SS7049 | Qualitative Research | Option | 20 | |||||
SS7054 | Qualitative Data Analysis | Option | 20 | |||||
SS7085 | Psychology and Crime | Option | 20 | NORTH | SPR | TUE | PM | |
SS7086 | Contemporary Issues in Crime, Safety and Security | Option | 20 | |||||
SS7088 | Intelligence Analysis | Option | 20 | |||||
SS7143 | Terrorism and Counter Terrorism | Option | 20 | |||||
SS7148 | Sexual Violence: Causes, Consequences and Inter... | Option | 20 | NORTH | SPR | WK | AM&PM | |
SS7168 | Researching Violence and Evaluating Interventions | Option | 20 | NORTH | AUT | WK | AM&PM | |
SS7170 | Explaining Violence | Option | 20 | NORTH | AUT | WED | PM | |
SS7171 | Crime, Risk and Early Intervention | Option | 20 | |||||
SS7172 | Green Criminology | Option | 20 |
Stage 1 Level 07 January start Offered
Code | Module title | Info | Type | Credits | Location | Period | Day | Time |
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SS7077 | Contemporary Issues in Criminal Justice | Core | 20 | |||||
SS7078 | Crime Control and Community Safety | Core | 20 | |||||
SS7079 | Criminological Research Methods | Core | 20 | NORTH | SPR | WED | AM | |
SS7080 | Crime and Offender Patterns | Core | 20 | |||||
SS7169 | Contemporary Issues in Criminology | Core | 20 | |||||
SS7P81 | Criminology Dissertation | Core | 60 | NORTH | SUM | FRI | AM | |
SS7036 | Community Development | Option | 20 | |||||
SS7047 | Urban Patterns and Spatial Analysis | Option | 20 | |||||
SS7049 | Qualitative Research | Option | 20 | |||||
SS7054 | Qualitative Data Analysis | Option | 20 | |||||
SS7085 | Psychology and Crime | Option | 20 | NORTH | SPR | TUE | PM | |
SS7086 | Contemporary Issues in Crime, Safety and Security | Option | 20 | |||||
SS7088 | Intelligence Analysis | Option | 20 | |||||
SS7143 | Terrorism and Counter Terrorism | Option | 20 | |||||
SS7148 | Sexual Violence: Causes, Consequences and Inter... | Option | 20 | NORTH | SPR | WK | AM&PM | |
SS7168 | Researching Violence and Evaluating Interventions | Option | 20 | |||||
SS7170 | Explaining Violence | Option | 20 | |||||
SS7171 | Crime, Risk and Early Intervention | Option | 20 | |||||
SS7172 | Green Criminology | Option | 20 |