Master of Science - Criminology and Criminal Justice (011L381)

The MSc in Criminology and Criminal Justice at Middlesex University engages with real-world criminal justice issues, problems, and challenges, and contributes solution-focused ideas to local, national, and international justice contexts.

The programme is designed for graduates seeking specialist studies in criminal justice and for professionals currently employed in criminal and social justice organisations seeking to advance their careers and promotion opportunities.

• A Leading Centre for Criminology: Middlesex University has been at the forefront of criminological teaching and research since the 1970s, helping to establish criminology as an independent discipline in the UK.

• Research-informed Education: The MSc offers specialised modules delivered by academic experts who are actively engaged in research and impact activities on topics of criminal justice and societal importance.

• Practical experience: Students participate in field trips to criminal courts and prisons and hear from guest speakers in professional practice, while critically examining criminal justice policy-making and the intersecting roles of stakeholders and civil society groups.

• International Collaboration and Exchange: Middlesex University’s membership in the Common Studies Session in Critical Criminology and its partnership in the International Masters in Advanced Research in Criminology provide unique student exchange opportunities.

• Global Networks and Careers: Middlesex University’s international collaborations and extensive networks open doors to careers in public, private, government, NGOs, and academic sectors. Criminology provides an excellent foundation for roles in research, policy, professional practice, and more.