Postgraduate Diploma - PD

Master of Arts - MA

Level 7 Optional

Level 7 Core

Level 7

Programme Structure

<ul>
<li>to demonstrate a comparable academic standard through past studies and/or where work experience</li>
</ul>
plus
<ul>
<li>a genuine enthusiasm to study issues related to the organisation and delivery of criminal justice</li>
</ul>

<ul>
<li>to demonstrate a comparable academic standard through past studies and/or where work experience</li>
</ul>
plus
<ul>
<li>a genuine enthusiasm to study issues related to the organisation and delivery of criminal justice</li>
</ul> Offerings: All

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<li>International students entering on a Student visa cannot study part-time</li>
</ul>

<ul>
<li>International students entering on a Student visa cannot study part-time</li>
</ul> Offerings: All

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<li>IELTS 6.5 (Minimum of 5.5 in each component)</li>
</ul>

<ul>
<li>IELTS 6.5 (Minimum of 5.5 in each component)</li>
</ul> Offerings: All

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<li>a minimum 2:2 ideally in Criminal Justice, Criminology, Sociology, Law or related Social Science and Humanities subjects</li>
</ul>

<ul>
<li>a minimum 2:2 ideally in Criminal Justice, Criminology, Sociology, Law or related Social Science and Humanities subjects</li>
</ul> Offerings: All

<ul>
<li>RPL is accepted on this programme</li>
</ul>

<ul>
<li>RPL is accepted on this programme</li>
</ul> Offerings: All

Critically evaluate discriminatory practice in the criminal justice process and the causes of miscarriages of justice.

Construct a sustained and coherent assignment and show an ability to apply appropriate research methods.

Collaborate and co-operate in working with others to investigate questions or issues relating to criminal justice.

Demonstrate the capacity to work independently and with others to professional standards, and display higher skill levels in the subject areas.

Show sensitivity to diversity issues and competing interests in criminal justice practice

Demonstrate the ability to apply critically academic perspectives to a criminal justice issue.

Select effective information collection methods and use the most appropriate analytical tools.

Show an understanding of how the boundaries of knowledge are extended through academic research in the dissertation, which forms an in-depth critical exposition in an agreed area of criminal justice, based on primary or secondary data.

Demonstrate critical awareness of the professions and agencies that have an influence over criminal justice in practice, and the origins, nature and extent of their influence.

Demonstrate and apply knowledge and critical analysis specifically relating to the international dimension of criminal justice (this learning outcome is for students taking the MA International Criminal Justice pathway only)

Show sensitivity to values and interests - to identify and take account of normative and moral positions.

Demonstrate a critical understanding of the research methodologies and methods used in the analysis of criminal justice

Demonstrate a critical understanding of sources of data about criminal justice.

Apply the most appropriate methods of data analysis (quantitative, qualitative, mixed-approach) to a practical issue or problem within the context of criminal justice.

Develop, through the option modules, a more in-depth knowledge and understanding of particular issues relating to criminal justice, both in England and Wales and elsewhere.

Course Catalogue

Criminal Justice - 30292 - MA