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MSc Criminology and Criminal Justice Practice

Sheffield Hallam University

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Course options

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  • Qualification

    MSc - Master of Science

  • Location

    Collegiate Campus

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    01-SEP-25

  • Duration

    1 year

Course summary

Course summary

Approach criminology from an academic and professional perspective.
Engage with the criminal justice profession at home and abroad.
Choose between a traditional dissertation or workplace consultancy in your third semester - preparing for employment or doctoral study.
Study in the prestigious Helena Kennedy Centre of International Justice.
Draw on contemporary and future developments in criminal justice.

On this rewarding, varied course, you’ll develop advanced knowledge and understanding of criminology. You’ll study in the internationally-recognised Helena Kennedy centre, and gain useful contacts through study opportunities in the UK and internationally. Upon graduation, you’ll be prepared for a range of exciting positions, and possess excellent transferable skills.

How you learn

All our courses are designed around a set of key principles based on engaging you with the world, collaborating with others, challenging you to think in new ways, and providing you with a supportive environment in which you can thrive.

The course provides a supportive learning environment, which balances subject knowledge, intellectual skills and employability training.

You’ll apply your skills through real-world experiences and active engagement with academics, volunteers and criminal justice practitioners. You’ll also have the opportunity to challenge, be challenged and collaborate in an academically stimulating environment.

You’ll tackle subjects including criminal justice leadership and reform, research methods and global threats. You'll gain a high-level knowledge and understanding of criminology, and a range of key transferrable persona, professional and practical skills.

You learn through

  • lectures
  • workshops on campus
  • online support through the University's virtual learning environment
  • teaching input from industry experts
  • virtual lectures
  • peer support
  • reflection
  • guided reading
  • student presentations
  • individual student reflection on learning

Future careers

The course prepares you for a career in

  • the police service
  • probation service
  • victim support organisations
  • prison service
  • social work
  • youth justice
  • Various inter-governmental and non-governmental organisations
  • Third Sector organisations with an interest in victim support, criminal justice and offender management and support roles
  • further studies and academia.

Tuition fees

Students living in Hong Kong
(International fees)

£ 17,205per year

Tuition fees shown are for indicative purposes and may vary. Please check with the institution for most up to date details.

University information

Sheffield Hallam University

Sheffield Hallam University

Sheffield Hallam University

  • University League Table

    63rd

  • Campus address

    Sheffield Hallam University, City Campus, Howard Street, Sheffield, Sheffield, S1 1WB, United Kingdom

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Sheffield is a diverse student city in the centre of the UK that is home to over 60,000 students from all over the world.
Sheffield Hallam's relationships with top international companies helps students access internships and build connections for their future career.
Sheffield Hallam offers a range of scholarships and funding support to help towards the cost of studying in the UK.

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    Law

    80th out of 109 1

    58th out of 101

  • Entry standards

    / Max 221
    116 53%

    74th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    67.0 67%

    84th

    6

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    2.89 72%

    98th

    28

  • Entry standards

    / Max 206
    115 56%

    71st

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    58.0 58%

    60th

    3

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.08 77%

    34th

    11

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