Criminology and Criminal Justice – (M.Sc.)

The MSc in Criminology and Criminal Justice is the second longest running masters programme in Criminology in Britain (after Cambridge). The programme has an international reputation, and a significant number of students have come from Europe, Asia, Africa, the Americas and Continental Europe. Many alumni are in careers closely connected to criminology and criminal justice, and include successful government researchers, university lecturers, police, probation and prison officers, anti-corruption investigators, community safety officials, psychologists and barristers. From the programme's inception, staff have successfully maintained links with criminal justice and community agencies to develop research of relevance to criminal justice policy and practice.

The MSc is taught by internationally renowned scholars in one of the foremost criminology research groups in the UK. The programme is interdisciplinary in nature and draws upon the perspectives of law, sociology, social policy, psychology, political science, and economics.

Cardiff Centre for Crime, Law & Justice
Students accepted onto the degree also become members of the Cardiff Centre for Crime, Law and Justice. Academic members of the Centre are actively involved in research in a variety of areas including organised and economic/white collar crime, private policing, domestic violence, hate crime, the risk management of dangerous offenders, Crime and Disorder Partnerships, crime prevention initiatives for young people, cybercrime and transnational influences on UK crime-control policy. The Centre meets at least once a month and provides a vibrant academic and supportive environment to all postgraduate students.

Special Features:
* Interdisciplinary in nature, it draws upon the perspectives of law, sociology, psychology, political science, and economics.
* The staff are nationally and internationally renowned for cutting-edge research and writing on both specialist and general topics.