Taught course
Criminal Justice: People and Processes
Entry requirements
A lower second-class (2:2) honours degree or above is required.
This programme is suitable for those with some prior engagement in criminology and the social sciences, as well as those without any previous experience.
International applicants will be required to show proficiency in English. An IELTS score of 6.5 (with no element below 6.0) is proof of this.
The University of Salford welcome applications from students who may not have formal/traditional entry criteria but who have relevant experience or the ability to pursue the course successfully. The Accreditation of Prior Learning (APL) process could help you to make your work and life experience count.
Months of entry
September
Course content
This dynamic course is designed to help you develop a critical understanding of contemporary and global criminological issues, with a particular emphasis on 'people and processes.' It adopts a holistic approach, examining crime, justice, and penal policies to assess their impact on those administering and receiving criminal justice. You will critically analyse ways to improve outcomes for those who encounter the criminal justice system.
In addition to studying key contemporary criminological issues, you will receive advanced research training in innovative, cutting-edge methodologies, including visual and online methods.
The course is delivered by internationally renowned criminological experts, with opportunities to engage with our professional partners, including criminal justice practitioners, policymakers, voluntary sector professionals, and those with lived experience, such as victims, offenders, and their families. Through classroom discussions and debates, you will acquire the skills and knowledge needed to design, analyse, and evaluate criminal justice processes and policies. Supported by our team of experts, you will also have the chance to apply your analytical and research skills in a final dissertation or applied project focusing on an aspect of criminal justice of your choice, guided by an academic supervisor.
You will:
- Be taught by leading academics involved in cutting-edge criminological research.
- Engage directly with our professional partners, including practitioners, policymakers, and those with lived experience, such as victims and offenders.
- Develop a critical understanding of the lived experiences of those involved in administering and receiving criminal justice.
- Gain insight into the context in which crime, justice, and penal policies are developed and implemented.
- Enhance your analytical research skills with a focus on cutting-edge methodologies.
- Acquire the experience, skills, and expertise needed to embark on or advance a career in criminal justice.
Qualification, course duration and attendance options
- MSc
- part time24 months
- Campus-based learningis available for this qualification
- full time12 months
- Campus-based learningis available for this qualification
- PGDip
- part time24 months
- Campus-based learningis available for this qualification
- full time12 months
- Campus-based learningis available for this qualification
- PGCert
- part time24 months
- Campus-based learningis available for this qualification
- full time12 months
- Campus-based learningis available for this qualification
Course contact details
- Name
- Course Enquiries
- enquiries@salford.ac.uk
- Phone
- +44 (0)161 295 4545