INTERNATIONAL STANDARD RESEARCH (Research Excellence Framework 2014) 96 %
SINGLETON PARK CAMPUS CRIMINOLOGY
The Department of Criminology is home to a vibrant academic and research community, continuously developing to ensure that our graduates are equipped to meet the challenges posed by the ever-shifting landscapes of criminology and criminal justice. As a postgraduate student, you will study an exciting range of cutting-edge modules, supported by academics with real-world experience at the forefront of their research.
Our research addresses major societal challenges, has impact, and makes a difference to society. We have established expertise in a variety of specialist fields including children’s rights, cyber crime, offender rehabilitation, sexuality studies, terrorism, and youth justice.
APPLIED CRIMINAL JUSTICE AND CRIMINOLOGY MA FT PT The Applied Criminal Justice and Criminology MA enables students to discover how the criminal justice system operates in practice, learn key theories, and explore cutting- edge themes within criminology. Students will also have the opportunity to develop critical skills, such as learning how to undertake criminological research. Teaching on the master’s is multi-disciplinary and informed by staff research interests. Modules typically include: • A Critical Understanding of Policing • Advanced Issues in Drugs, Alcohol and the Criminal Law • Developing Criminological Research • Human Trafficking and Modern Day Slavery • Sexual Abuse and Exploitation of Children • Young People and Youth Justice
CYBER CRIME AND TERRORISM MA FT PT
TAUGHT COURSES Entry Requirements
The Cyber Crime and Terrorism MA is an interdisciplinary course, drawing on political science, psychology, criminology, law and history to critically engage with online crime and terrorism. Throughout this course you will learn about the threats, trends, issues, responses and ethical questions associated with terrorism and cyber crime. Staff are experienced researchers in these fields and there are opportunities for students to undertake their own original research as part of their final dissertations. Modules typically include: • C ountering Violent Extremism Online • Crime in Cyberspace • Cyber Security • Digital Policing and Forensics • Human Rights and Terrorism Online • O nline Propaganda and Radicalisation • Research Methods and Ethics
MA: Minimum 2:1 honours degree in a cognate discipline (criminology and criminal justice, law, social policy, psychology, sociology, politics or computer science). Candidates with a 2:2 or with relevant professional work experience may also be considered. English Language Requirement IELTS 6.5 (minimum of 6.0 in each component) or Swansea University recognised equivalent. SCHOLARSHIPS AND BURSARIES A range of postgraduate scholarships and bursaries are available. swansea.ac.uk/ postgraduate/scholarships
For more detailed course content, including a full module list, visit: swansea.ac.uk/postgraduate
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