MSc Applied Criminology

Program Overview

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The MSc Applied Criminology at Winchester University explores the complex world of crime, deviance, and security, providing students with a deep understanding of criminological concepts and methods. Through a combination of theoretical knowledge, practical experience, and research training, the program prepares graduates for careers in crime prevention, detection, security, and research. Optional modules allow students to specialize in areas such as cybercrime, investigative leadership, and organized crime.

Program Outline

• Objectives:
• Explore the complex world of crime, deviance, security, and insecurity, relating them to careers in crime prevention, detection, security, and research.
• Develop understanding of criminological concepts and methods and their professional application.
• Gain direct experience through a work placement or internship.
• Receive advanced training in research methods relevant to applied settings.
• Description:
• Covers topics like counter-terrorism, criminal and social justice issues, and global security.
• Offers optional modules such as Cybercrime and Cybersecurity, Investigative Leadership and Management in Policing, and Organised Crime, Security, and Human Rights in a Global World.
• Culminates in a professionally focused extended research project informed by the work placement.
• Part-time students employed in relevant professions can complete a work-based learning module.

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Outline:

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Modules:

• Year 1:
• Applied Criminology:
Explores the interdisciplinary nature of Criminology and the relationship between theory and practice.
• Work-Based Learning in Applied Criminology: Provides professional experience in a relevant sector.
• Applied Criminological Research: Develops advanced research skills and explores quantitative and qualitative methods.
• Miscarriage of Justice Placement: Examines a real-life wrongful conviction case and explores issues of miscarriages of justice.
• Applied Criminological Knowledge Exchange Project OR Applied Criminology Independent Study Project: An extended research project focusing on a specific professional context and applying findings to practice.
• Optional Modules:
• Investigative Leadership and Management in Policing
• Cybercrime and Cybersecurity
• Comparative Perspectives on Contemporary Policing
• Organised Crime, Security and Human Rights in a Global World
• Intersectional Perspectives on Violence and Victimisation

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Course Schedule:

• Start date: September
• Location: On campus, Winchester
• Course length: 1 year full-time, 2 years part-time
• Learning and teaching: Lectures, seminars, workshops, external visits, work-based learning, independent research.

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Assessment:

• Essays
• Portfolios
• Supervised independent work
• Presentations
• Written exams
• Practical performances

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Teaching:

• Contact with industry experts through guest speakers and field visits.

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Careers:

• Careers in criminology-related professions, probation, policing, security, research, and academia.

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Other:

• Serving and retired police officers and staff may receive academic credit based on prior experience.
• Fees: From £9,550 pa
• Entry requirements: First or second-class Honours degree, or professional experience in the area of study.
• Course applications can be made online.

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UK / Channel Islands /Isle of Man / Republic of Ireland

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Full-time

£9,550

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Part-time

£4,775

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International

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Full-time

£17,450

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Part-time

£8,725