44 Master Programs in Criminology in Europe for 2024
- Brighton, United Kingdom
Full time, Part time
1 year
On-Campus
English
Explore an exciting blend of criminology and criminal justice subjects and address key contemporary questions and debates. By studying criminological theory and policy you’ll see how conceptual frameworks can be applied to thinking about crime and society. Our MA is underpinned by our research expertise. You’ll be taught by experts who shape the field of criminology and criminal justice studies.
- Malmö, Sweden
Full time
2 years
On-Campus
English
The Department of Criminology specializes in the areas of risk assessment, prevention, geography and crime, juvenile offending, criminal careers; and victimology. The department also hosts guest researchers from both Swedish and international universities for our students to broaden their perspectives. Students receive supervision while writing their thesis and have the opportunity to explore research topics of their choosing.
- Online United Kingdom
Part time
2 years
Distance Learning
English
Wherever there are people, crime will follow, which makes criminology and criminal psychology an exciting interdisciplinary field to study. The specialist criminological knowledge and skills you gain through this 100% online and part-time Masters could open up a variety of careers within offender support, security services, alcohol and drug rehabilitation, plus many more. This online MSc Criminology and Criminal Psychology will provide you with a sociological introduction to crime, causation and criminological theory. You will disseminate research undertaken at the University of Essex’s Centre for Criminology which informs both academia and public policy. This includes research strands in crime and the media, green criminology as well as terrorism, security and surveillance. You will explore the challenges that arise when investigating complex crime and how these challenges can sometimes derail an investigation. And you will learn how to critically evaluate the application of investigative strategies and assess a range of scientific, forensic and techniques that are available to complex crime investigators. You will gain an overview of the links between mental disorder, personality disorder and crime and develop a thorough understanding of forensic psychology and its role in the assessment, treatment and management of mentally disordered offenders. You will also develop a critical understanding of the historic relationship between psychology and police practice, including where psychology has had the greatest impact on policing.
- Online
Full time
1 year
Distance Learning
English
The specialized modules offered in this MA Serious and Violent Crime course delve into the various forms of serious and violent crime. With a practical approach, you will acquire the necessary expertise, skills, and qualities to take on leadership roles in this field. These modules encompass topics such as reflective practice, leadership, the psychology of serious offenses, and more, providing you with a distinctive opportunity to thoroughly examine serious and violent crime.
- Wallisdown, United Kingdom
Full time, Part time
1 year
On-Campus
English
Take your understanding of criminality and criminal justice to the next level. Whether you are developing your career or moving on from undergraduate study, this course will help advance your skills to meet the demands of crime and criminal justice roles.
- Carlisle, United Kingdom
Full time, Part time
1 year
On-Campus
English
If you have a background in psychology, sociology or criminology, this MSc course is ideal for gaining insight into Legal and Criminological Psychology. You'll develop comprehensive knowledge and an understanding of a broad range of topics in forensic settings. We will look at ways to work with prison populations, explore the criminal justice system and you'll have the chance to examine practice and research from theoretical perspectives.
- Perth, United Kingdom
- Online
Full time, Part time
1 year
Distance Learning, On-Campus
English
Are you interested in exploring and understanding the world around you, particularly about globalization and crime, via the theory and application of the social sciences? The MSc Applied Social Sciences: Globalisation and Crime is a unique, multi-disciplinary program that allows you to explore these critical issues using the disciplines of psychology, sociology, criminology, and politics, to gain an in-depth understanding of these complex situations and employ your knowledge in the real world.
- Lincoln, United Kingdom
Full time, Part time
1 year
On-Campus
English
The MA in Criminology and Criminal Justice challenges students to engage with contemporary issues faced by the criminal justice system from both a criminological and legal perspective. This course is designed to equip students with the conceptual tools needed to engage with such issues, imparting a broad range of cognitive, analytical, and general transferable skills including judging and evaluating evidence, interpreting data, generating and synthesising information, and formulating reasoned arguments. Overseas students will be required to demonstrate English language proficiency equivalent to IELTS 7.0 overall, with a minimum of 5.5 in each element. This qualification must have been obtained prior to submitting your application. For information regarding other English language qualifications we accept, please visit the English Requirements page. If you do not meet the above IELTS requirements, you may be able to take part in one of our Pre-session English and Academic Study Skills courses. These specialist courses are designed to help students meet the English language requirements for their intended programme of study.
- London, United Kingdom
- Online
Full time, Part time
1 year
On-Campus
English
The Global Criminology MA is designed to develop your knowledge and critical understanding of criminology as an interdisciplinary subject that incorporates legal, political and psychological, as well as social scientific approaches to the study of crime, deviance, and criminal and social justice. Led by academic experts in the area, this new course will focus on two themes – global criminology and critical criminology – giving you the unique opportunity to study the subject with both an international and critical focus. Global criminology is a relatively new and growing area of criminology that is at the forefront of developments in postcolonial, decolonial and southern theories. It is a specialist area of critical criminology, which explores issues of crime and justice within the context of power relations and structural inequalities such as class, gender, nationality, ethnicity, disability, age and sexuality.
- Leuven, Belgium
Full time
1 year
On-Campus
English, Dutch
The Master of Criminology is designed to provide students with an advanced understanding of crime, public response to crime and, specifically, criminal justice in Europe and beyond. The programme focuses recent developments in criminological theory and their implications for national and international policy-making.
- London, United Kingdom
Full time, Part time
1 year
On-Campus
English
This master's degree equips you with a deep understanding of how criminological theory, concepts and methods can be applied and understood in the context of criminal justice practice. The MA in Applied Criminology offers students a practical, contemporary and critically engaged programme of study that draws on the extensive practice experience and applied research specialisms of the criminology teaching team.
- Stirling, United Kingdom
Full time, Part time
12 months
On-Campus
English
Earn a Masters in Criminological Research from Scotland’s top-ranked university for Criminology (Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2023). Gain expert training in the latest methods and approaches.
- Bath, United Kingdom
1 year
On-Campus
English
Yoursquo;ll explore the ways crime and Gothic enrich each other, focusing on both equally during the taught element of the MA. Wersquo;ll give you the opportunity to specialise for your final dissertation, if desired.
- Swansea, United Kingdom
Full time
1 year
On-Campus
Crime, its causes, and how we should deal with it, are never far from the headlines, and expertise in this area is increasingly valued by employers in government and other sectors.
- Kingston upon Thames, United Kingdom
Full time, Part time
1 year
On-Campus
English
This Criminology with Forensic Psychology MA programme enables you to combine two complementary subject areas. The criminology elements will introduce you to the complex nature of crime, harm and victimisation, together with an appreciation of the role of criminal justice systems in relation to crime control, protection and the delivery of justice.