The MSc Applied Criminal Justice builds on students' previous criminal justice-related learning from undergraduate study and/or from professional practice. The programme's focus is on facilitating applied skills development within criminal justice settings including the development of therapeutic relationships, fostering professional relationships in criminal justice settings, approaches to exploring, understanding and addressing multiple needs, navigation of ethical and moral dilemmas, and effective problem-solving.

How You Study

Teaching is delivered through a blended approach, incorporating online learning and complemented by occasional in-person residential events that will take place at weekends.

How You Are Assessed

Assessment approaches will include standard University assessment methods such as written assignments and exams, as well as reflective approaches in relation to work experience, covering areas such as applied problem solving and ethical practice.

Your Future Career

Programme content on the MSc Applied Criminal Justice programme involves engagement with the criminal justice sector, including prison and probation service, the police, the court system, relevant civil service roles, local authorities, specialist areas of healthcare, substance misuse services, supported accommodation providers, and other criminal justice-related third sector organisations.