Criminology and Criminal Justice
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UK
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University of Sussex
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On Campus (Full Time)
1 year
Aug 2026
On Campus (Full Time) Position Details (Master's)
Explore an exciting blend of criminology and criminal justice subjects – covering both theory and policy – and address key contemporary questions and debates with the Criminology and Criminal Justice degree offered at University of Sussex.
Our Criminology and Criminal Justice MA at University of Sussex is underpinned by our research expertise on topics such as:
- sexual violence
- terrorism
- prisons and punishment
- cultural criminology
- existential criminology.
You’ll be taught by experts who shape the field of criminology and criminal justice studies. Their latest insights and research underpin the course content. The course also draws on expertise fromSussex Law School. This will help you develop an interdisciplinary perspective and understand issues in different contexts.
Studying in a lively intellectual environment, you’ll have the opportunity to network with other students from around the world. The global perspective you’ll gain these networks will also be valuable after you graduate.
Careers
- An understanding of crime, victimisation and justice is relevant in a range of careers in the criminal justice system as well as in the public, private and voluntary sectors.
- On graduation, you’ll have practical abilities as well as advanced skills in:
- critical thinking
- problem-solving
- academic writing
- carrying out independent research.
Courses include:
- Criminology in Theory and Method
- Anthropological Perspectives on Mind, Madness and Mental Health
- Crimes of Violence
- Hate Crime and Sexual Violence
- International and Transnational Offending
- Terrorism and the Internet
- The Existential Self: Chaos, Meaning and Human Potential
Research Areas & Fields of Study involved in the position
Position Start Date
Sep 2026