MSc in Cultural Criminology

The MSc in Cultural Criminology leads to a Master’s degree in Cultural Criminology with a major in Sociology or Social Anthropology. The programme gives the students a solid understanding of criminological phenomena from a cultural perspective. The programme enables students to develop critical thinking, analytical skills and the ability to conduct a cultural analysis. The programme prepares students for PhD studies in Anthropology or Sociology as well as developing their own specialised expertise in cultural criminology and for advanced professional work. The programme also allows students the freedom to select courses, an internship or studies abroad according to interests and future needs.

In the programme, the students will acquire:

• Knowledge and understanding within criminology, anthropology and sociology, including knowledge of the disciplinary foundation of the fields and general knowledge of current research issues.
• Specialised knowledge of research methods in cultural criminology.
• The ability to critically and systematically integrate knowledge and analyse, assess and deal with complex cultural criminological phenomena, issues and situations.
• The ability to identify and formulate research questions critically, autonomously and creatively as well as to plan and, using appropriate methods, undertake advanced tasks within predetermined time frames and so contribute to the formation of knowledge as well as the ability to evaluate this work.
• The skills required for participation in research and development work or autonomous employment in some other qualified capacity.

Programme modules/courses

Courses and number of credits: Cultural Criminology: Theories, Concepts and Perspectives (15), Methods and Social Analysis (15), Applied Cultural Criminology (15), Ethnography in Social Science or selected courses in theory of science and research methods (in total 15 credits), Elective courses/Study abroad/Internship (30), Master’s thesis (30).

Career prospects

Crime and punishment are continuously topical in public debate. Furthermore, they constitute the basis for many of modern society’s professions and professional activities: prison officers, crime prevention officers, case workers, university lecturers, police officers, social analysts, etc. Internships allow students the opportunity to apply the knowledge they have acquired in the program in practice. The internship organisations are interested in the broad cultural criminological expertise students will have.

Learn more about this programme at www.lunduniversity.lu.se/cultural-criminology

Why Lund University?

Lund University was founded in 1666 and is one of northern Europe’s oldest, broadest and finest universities. The University ranks among the world's top 100 universities in the QS World University Rankings 2019 and is the #1 choice for international students coming to Sweden – one of the world's most innovative, sustainable and democratic countries.

If you would like to start building your international network in a global classroom setting, Lund University is a great option. Experience a different way of learning in a country ranked as one of the best in the world at providing higher education. Group work and informal teacher-student relationships facilitate in-depth learning.

The University is located in Lund, a charming and compact university city in southern Sweden, only 35 minutes away from Copenhagen Airport in Denmark. The city is famous for its vibrant student life and is also home to many world-leading research facilities and international companies.

Learn more about Lund University at www.lunduniversity.lu.se