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Criminology – (M.Sc.)
University of Leicester
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| Annual Tuition Fee: | ≈ € 4,046 ≈ € 11,300 (non-EEA) | ||
| Location: | Leicester / United Kingdom | ||
| Duration: | 12 months | ||
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| Languages: | English | ||
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To reflect on the increasingly multidisciplinary nature of the study of crime and criminal justice. The course examines key theories and policies within social, political and historical contexts, enabling students to critically assess the changing contours of crime and responses to it. Students will learn how to critically appraise research as well as conduct and write up their own study on a topic of their choice.
Course modulesCore:
* Understanding Crime
* Penology
* Knowledge and Method
* Dissertation
Optional:
* Crime at Work
* Crime, Justice and Psychology
* Current Issues in Clinical Criminology
* Drugs and Crime
* Global Security and Policing
* Racism, Crime and Disorder
* Risk management
* Sexual Violence
* Terrorism
* Transnational Crime
* Psychology of Evil
* Crime, Justice and the Law
Teaching and assessment methodsEach course is based on continuous assessment comprising a written assignment of 4,000 words for each module studied. Successful completion of all modules and the dissertation means candidates are eligible for the MSc.
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Entry RequirementsA first or second class honours degree or an acceptable equivalent professional qualification. Special consideration is given to applications from people with relevant work experience and knowledge.
English Language Requirements
Applicants whose first language is not English, and who have not lived in a country where the first language is English for at least three years immediately before the start of their course, need to satisfy the University´s English language requirement.
* From students who take IELTS (the British Council´s International English Language Testing System), we look for an overall score of 6.0 or above for courses in Chemistry, Computer Science, Engineering, Geography, Geology, Mathematics and Physics and Astronomy, and 6.5 or above for all other courses.
* From students who take TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language), we look for 575/233/90* or above for courses in Chemistry, Computer Science, Engineering, Geography, Geology, Mathematics and Physics and Astronomy, and 600/250/100* for all other courses. (*Scores for paper-based/computer-based/internet-based versions of TOEFL)
As well as the internationally-known IELTS and TOEFL tests, the University also accepts many other English language qualifications.
The English Language Programme for International Students
If you do not yet meet our English requirements we can help you to improve your English to the necessary standard. The University´s English Language Teaching Unit (ELTU) offers a range of courses to help campus-based students with the English you need for your studies.
Language Proficiency
| Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE): | Grade B (Score: 75) |
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