This degree is for independent, critical thinkers who want to work, or are working, within criminal justice or want to undertake further research. Many of our students have undergraduate criminology degrees, and come from universities across the world. Often they want to continue their learning or specialize within a specific subject area. Students also come from other science, humanities and legal backgrounds and from within the criminal justice system. Research methods form a key component of the programme so having an interest in data collection and analysis is valuable. The criminal mind is complex and our understanding of it matters – not just to the individual, but also to their family, the community and wider society at large. This is not a Masters that focuses purely on criminal justice or crime control – instead we emphasize cutting-edge theoretical analysis and methodological training, so you can research the contemporary significance of crime and see how it can be a powerful marker of social and institutional change. This degree offers a distinctive perspective on the relationship between criminology and human rights violations. The Criminology and Criminal Justice course is taught by internationally recognized experts and prepares you for careers across the public, private and voluntary sectors. During this course students will also achieve PgCert and PgDip awards.