Criminology courses

About Msc Criminology And Criminal Justice Practice in Sheffield Hallam University

• Approach criminology from an academic and professional perspective.
• Engage with the criminal justice profession at home and abroad.
• Choose between a traditional dissertation or workplace consultancy in your third semester — preparing for employment or doctoral study.
• Study in the prestigious Helena Kennedy Centre of International Justice.
• Draw on contemporary and future developments in criminal justice.

On this rewarding, varied course, you’ll develop advanced knowledge and understanding of criminology. You’ll study in the internationally-recognised Helena Kennedy centre, and gain useful contacts through study opportunities in the UK and internationally. Upon graduation, you’ll be prepared for a range of exciting positions, and possess excellent transferable skills.

Work placements

The course will offer a variety of work-based experiences that include live case studies, research collaborations with criminal justice partners, placements and study abroad opportunities.

Live projects

We have a good relationship with local criminal justice stakeholders in Sheffield and the surrounding region, as well as nationally and internationally.  These professional links enable us to provide you with opportunities to undertake a range of live research projects.

Networking opportunities

We have a good relationship with local criminal justice stakeholders who support learning and knowledge generation in the region, as well as nationally and internationally, through our professional networks. You’ll have the opportunity to network with professionals through seminars, internal and external speaker programmes and guest lectures.

Competitions

You will be offered the opportunity to engage with a range of award-based competitions such as The Hallam Award.

Future careers

The course prepares you for a career in

• the police service
• probation service
• victim support organisations
• prison service
• social work
• youth justice
• Various inter-governmental and non-governmental organisations
• Third Sector organisations with an interest in victim support, criminal justice and offender management and support roles
• further studies and academia

All of our courses require different levels of qualifications for entry and the details provided below are for guidance only.

Postgraduate taught programmes (masters)

The following qualifications will be considered for entry on to postgraduate taught programmes,

• three year Bachelor Degree with a minimum score of between 55 to 60 per cent or above (from a reputable university)
• four year Bachelor Degree with a minimum score of 55 per cent or above (from a reputable university)
• Successful completion of a recognised pre-masters course

English Language entry requirements are listed in the entry requirements section of the online prospectus. The information provided below is intended to help you understand the different English Language qualifications we will accept.

Courses at NQF Level 6 and above (includes BA, BSc, MA, MSc, MPhil, PhD)

We consider the following English language qualifications for courses at degree level (NQF Level 6) or above requiring

an IELTS for UKVI* 6.0 or equivalent entry requirement (*IELTS may be accepted if you do not require a Tier 4 student visa)

IELTS for UKVI*      

• IELTS for UKVI* 6.5
• Listening: minimum level 5.5
• Speaking: minimum level 5.5
• Reading: minimum level 5.5
• Writing: minimum level 5.5

TOEFL 

• Internet based    90
• Listening: minimum level 17
• Speaking: minimum level 20
• Reading: minimum level 18
• Writing: minimum level 17

Pearson    

• PTE 60
• Listening: minimum level 51
• Speaking: minimum level 51
• Reading: minimum level 51
• Writing: minimum level 51

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