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Master of Criminology and Criminal Justice Practice

Sheffield Hallam University

  • Sheffield, United Kingdom
  • 1 year
  • English
  • On campus
  • Master

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Sheffield Hallam University campus

About the program

One-year masters linking criminology with criminal justice practice in the UK and abroad.

Program highlights

  • Internship available: no
  • Placement support: yes
  • Work during study: yes
  • Post-study work rights (1.5 years): yes
  • PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

  • Apply core concepts and methods in Criminology and Criminal Justice Practice to practical and academic problems. Develop and demonstrate skills relevant to contemporary international issues in criminology
  • contemporary international issues in criminal justice
  • penology
  • as reflected in the supplied curriculum summary. Use critical thinking
  • ethical judgment and effective communication in discipline-related projects.

Career outcomes

  • Police
  • Probation Service
  • Youth Justice Service
  • Prison Service
  • National Crime Agency
  • victim support organisations
  • inter-governmental and non-governmental organisations
  • third-sector organisations

Curriculum

  • One-year masters. Modules include contemporary international issues in criminology
  • contemporary international issues in criminal justice and penology
  • critical inquiry in criminology and criminal justice
  • social research methods
  • reform
  • innovation and change in criminal justice practice
  • and a dissertation or work-related project.

Entry requirements

Academic

  • Honours degree (usually 2.2 or above) or equivalent
  • some courses need a subject-related degree or professional experience.

Accepted academic background

First degree, equivalent professional qualification, HND/higher education diploma with substantial work experience, or recognised pre-masters course (https://www.shu.ac.uk/study-here/apply/postgraduate/entry-requirements)

Language tests

  • IELTS 6.5
  • TOEFL iBT 81
  • Duolingo 120
  • PTE Academic 69
  • IELTS Academic 6.5

Documents you’ll need

  • English Language Test Results

How to apply

  1. Review the program admission requirements and intake availability. Prepare your academic records and required supporting documents. Submit the application through the institution's approved application process. Provide language proficiency evidence and pay any application fee when applicable. Monitor the application status and respond to requests for additional information.

Other costs

Tuition per year£19,530 GBP
Application fee_
Deposit_

Program details

CampusCity Campus
Faculty or schoolSheffield Institute of Law and Social Sciences
Department_
Teaching languageEnglish
Credit value_
Study paceFixed
Post-study stay1.5 years
Scholarship noteThe source record indicates potential scholarship opportunities. Award amounts, eligibility criteria and intake conditions must be confirmed before applying.

Intakes and deadlines

  • Program starts

    September 2027

    Apply by

    No deadline listed

Frequently asked questions

  • The program takes 1 year.