Description
The MSc Leadership in Criminal Justice and Policing course specialises in leadership and management within criminal justice environments including, probation, police, prisons, youth offending, and security.
This criminal justice course will equip practitioners, whether statutory or third sector, with the skills needed to advance their careers. Whether you have studied criminology or social sciences before or not, this MSc is suitable for anyone with a genuine interest in this area and those looking to become leaders in their field. Choose from a selection of modules which allow you to specialise in domestic or international issues, and in either policing or other criminal justice settings, or to mix these to suit your interests.
Explore a range of topical issues and threats which impact upon criminal justice and policing policy and practice, and engage with the latest criminological research and trends. Experiential learning is embedded throughout the course and realistic assessments will be complemented with a theoretical and empirical study of national and international criminological and penological theory, criminal justice policy and practice, and social justice.
Now more than ever, it's important to understand and address the variety of problems that crime and its control pose in contemporary society. This course will enable you to recognise these problems and to rise to the challenges that they raise for policy makers and practitioners.
The teaching team are all actively engaged in research in criminology, criminal justice, or leadership. Our research practice gives our students a social science orientation which is distinct from MBAs in leadership and management. Our students become part of a community of research-active academics and local practitioners in criminology and criminal justice, providing ample practical opportunities to draw upon.
This criminal justice degree will provide a domestic, international and transnational focus on the subject area, and so it is suitable for applicants in the UK and beyond.
Why us?
We have strong links with organisations and institutions such as the HM Prison Service, Youth Justice Service and local police constabularies, enabling you to volunteer or complete work placements to gain experience and enhance your employability
Our Criminology academic team is responsible for founding and running the Local Appropriate Adult scheme in collaboration with the Police and Crime Commissioner and Northumbria police. This provides you with a unique opportunity to volunteer as an appropriate adult during your studies.
You'll have the opportunity to achieve an additional professional qualification – a Level 2 QCF accredited gateway qualification, in working as an appropriate adult for vulnerable adults and juveniles
Your learning is constantly informed by current work from research-active lecturers who specialise in researching domestic violence and abuse, the risk management of offenders, gender based violence, desistance from crime, the criminalisation of sex work, policing, and disability and vulnerability
We have designed this criminal justice course to be flexible and to offer students a bespoke learning experience. All essential learning materials will be available online to support your independent learning.
Requirement
A copy of your High School Diploma (O LEVEL & A LEVEL) e.g (WAEC, NECO, SAT, KCSE, ZIMSEC, GCE)
A copy of your International passport Bio-data page.
A copy of your recent Passport Photo.
A valid copy of your Result Checker Card.
Structure
You can study the MSc Leadership in Criminal Justice and Policing course either full-time or part-time. Classes are interactive and designed to be inclusive of students with different levels of academic knowledge and practical experience.
Full-time route
The full-time route is studied over one year from October to September. The course runs on a Monday evening with modules in two-hour blocks to accommodate students who are working and to reduce the number of days that you have to travel to university.
Additional online tasks and materials will be provided for students to complete independently. You are expected to read widely to supplement taught material and to help you get the most out of your studies.
The course will typically be taught as the following:
Semester one (two core modules)
All classes in semester one are on a Monday. In semester one, these are held 5-7pm for the first core module and 7-9pm for the second core module, with a short break in between.
Semester two (two optional modules)
All classes in semester two are also on a Monday, and will run 5-7pm and 7-9pm. Optional modules may be subject to change and in the event of low numbers of students, some options may not be available.
Semester three (core dissertation module over the year)
Alongside writing your dissertation, there will be five mandatory taught dissertation sessions to prepare you for your dissertation research. These typically take place on an evening and are spaced throughout the year. You will be provided with an academic calendar with the exact dates of these when you enrol.
Part-time route
The part-time version of the MSc Leadership in Criminal Justice and Policing is studied over two years and follows the same day and time slots as full-time students. However, in your first year, you will study a core module in semester one and an optional module in semester two. In your second year, you will complete your second core module in semester one, an optional module in semester two, and your dissertation module over the year.
Other commitments
We encourage you to attend other voluntary training courses and opportunities that fall on other days where possible. These are circulated by email throughout the course.
You'll also have one-to-one support from an allocated Personal Academic Tutor who will meet with you regularly.
Enrichment weeks
During both semesters where there are local half-term holidays, teaching doesn't take place during these weeks. Instead, we offer all students ‘enrichment weeks’ of optional and additional activities. These have ranged from guest lectures, training sessions, theatre trips, visits to museums, and more. We encourage all students to come along to enrichment weeks in both semesters.
Course assessment
The course assessment methods consist of a mixture of essays, reports, case studies, and presentations, to help you develop a wide range of knowledge and skills. Assessments have been uniquely designed to offer experience of real-life tasks that you may be expected to undertake within a criminal justice workplace. Academic staff will use constructive and detailed feedback to support your learning.
Fees
Fees are:
£7,000 if you are from the UK/Europe*
£15,000 if you are an international student
Part-time fees are £417 per 10 credits. Part-time study is not available to international students who require a Student visa to study in the UK.
*European Union (EU), EEA (European Economic Area), and Swiss nationals who do not qualify for the EU Settlement Scheme are classed as international, however, for 23/24 admission you will receive a European student fee scholarship and will pay the home tuition fee rate for the duration of your studies. The discounted fee will be reflected in your offer letter. Learn more in our Help and Advice article.
Take a look at the Your Finances section to find out about the scholarships and bursaries that may be available to you.
This information was correct at the time of publication.
Tuition Fee £15,000 annually
Application Fee £95
Acceptance Fee £300
Housing Fee £700- £1,200 monthly
Living Fee £300- £500 monthly