Master of Science - Criminology

Criminology is the study of crime, deviance and society – but it is so much more than that. Students will explore the way people define, commit, respond to and punish crime is a vast and exciting area of work. The University of Gloucestershire take a ‘real world’ approach to Criminology focusing on what happens at the current time. This also means that students will have many opportunities to apply their criminological knowledge in contemporary settings.

Graduates using the University's strong links with a wide range of organizations, can collaborate on projects with organizations such as Gloucestershire Constabulary, Restorative Gloucestershire, Closed-circuit Television (CCTV) Inspectorate, community groups, business partnerships active in crime prevention and reduction initiatives, and charities providing support and training around issues such as domestic homicide, stalking, sexual violence and victim support.