Criminology - Criminal Justice

A Master's by Research (MSc) in Criminology - Criminal Justice from University of Huddersfield allows you to undertake a one year (full-time) research degree. It contains little or no formal taught component. This type of study gives you the chance to explore a research topic over a shorter time than a more in-depth doctoral program.

Research Criminology - Criminal Justice Master's students from University of Huddersfield choose a specific project to work on and have a greater degree of independence in their work than is the case with a taught Master’s course.

Key facts

You’ll be expected to work to an approved program which you will develop in conjunction with your supervisor within the first few months of starting your studies. Whilst undertaking the research project you will also have the opportunity to develop your research skills by taking part in training courses and events.

At the end of the project you write up your findings in the form of a short thesis of around 25,000 words, which will then be examined.

On successful completion, you will be awarded your degree and if you have enjoyed this taste of research you may then decide to apply for the full research doctoral degree (PhD).

Courses include:

• Children, sexuality and sexual abuse
• Designing future cities to resist terrorist threat
• Designing out anti-social behaviour: What impact can designing out crime have on anti-social behaviour?
• Historic childhood sexual abuse
• Immigration and crime
• Investigative decision making and the historic case
• Nudge psychology and evidence-based policing
• The study of crime in micro-places
• The ‘Crime Drop’