MA Serious and Violent Crime

We offer admission to this course for anyone with a bachelor’s degree (2:2) in a related field or at least three years of work experience within the Criminal Justice System. The programme includes a dedicated support pathway to equip you with the academic skills needed for success, regardless of your background.

Through the use of case studies, you will critically analyze a variety of criminological topics within serious and violent crime, including terrorism, sexual offenses, and the dark web. You will also develop specialized skills to manage traumatic material in high-pressure environments and lead teams through challenging incidents and investigations. Graduates will be well-prepared to advance in the field and contribute positively to combating serious and violent crime.

The course is delivered by applied academics with practitioner backgrounds in the Criminal Justice System, ensuring that the material is aligned with current sector standards and reflects the work of stakeholders in the field.

If you're aiming for a qualification that will enhance your career and make a significant impact in addressing serious and violent crime, this postgraduate degree offers a unique opportunity to achieve that goal.

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Modules

This masters programme is one year and you will receive your masters degree at the end of the year.

Course Modules

This module focuses on developing leadership skills through reflective practice. Students will examine their own leadership style, explore strategies for effective leadership, and apply these concepts to real-world scenarios.

This module explores the impact of globalization on the criminal justice system. Students will analyze how global issues influence criminal justice policies and practices and assess the implications for justice administration worldwide.

This module delves into the psychological factors behind serious offending. Students will study various psychological theories and models to understand the motivations and behaviors of serious offenders.

This module covers the principles and practices of managing intelligence and investigations. Students will learn about investigative techniques, intelligence management, and how to effectively lead investigation teams.

This module examines the phenomena of terrorism, extremism, and hate crimes. Students will explore the root causes, impacts, and responses to these issues, and study strategies for prevention and intervention.

This module investigates the nature of cybercrime and the dark web. Students will learn about various types of cybercrime, the technology behind the dark web, and strategies for combating online criminal activities.

In this module, students will conduct an independent research project on a topic of their choice related to criminal justice or criminology. This extensive project involves formulating research questions, conducting a literature review, collecting and analyzing data, and presenting findings.

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