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| Programme Overview Thank you very much for your interest in the MSc Criminology and Criminal Justice. This is a joint degree taught by staff from both Glasgow and Strathclyde Universities.
From the academic session beginning 2009/2010, the revised and expanded MSc programme will be administered by Glasgow University
The course is available both part-time and full-time in the evening, and encourages experienced practitioners from different criminal justice agencies as well as recent graduates of related disciplines to study Criminology and Criminal Justice at postgraduate level. There are exit points at Postgraduate Diploma and Postgraduate Certificate level for those who do not wish to complete the MSc. Recognising the huge challenge for politicians, policy makers and practitioners in the criminal justice, and criminal law fields, the programme addresses the complex problems that crime poses for contemporary societies. Whether looking at recent cases involving offenders under supervision who have committed serious crimes, or the ongoing issues around developing better systems to tackle youth justice and anti-social behaviour, or to the problems of tackling corporate crime, state crime and terrorism – the need for fresh thinking, informed by the best available research, is apparent. The rationale behind the MSc in Criminology and Criminal Justice is that this kind of thinking can be encouraged by bringing together experienced practitioners from different criminal justice agencies and recent graduates of related disciplines. Graduates, social workers and social work managers, prison governors or officers, police officers, lawyers and other professionals – all get the opportunity to learn about how different professionals and different criminal justice organisations think about and address current issues in crime and punishment. Moreover, they bring diverse and valuable real-world experience of criminal justice with which to interrogate the most recent developments in criminological theory and research. The programme benefits from association with the Glasgow Graduate School of Law - a unique partnership which provides students with a greater choice of subjects* and use of the resources and facilities of two Universities, as well as the new modern facilities dedicated to postgraduate studies in the Lord Hope Building located on Strathclyde’s city-centre campus. * 3 students per module may enrol on subjects taught at the University of Glasgow. The Criminology and Criminal Justice programme uniquely draws on the combined strengths of several departments from both institutions and on the resources of the newly established Scottish Centre for Crime and Justice Research. All teaching staff are engaged in criminal justice research and among them have an unrivalled range of experience and expertise in areas such as crime prevention, white collar crime, gender and criminal justice, social work with offenders, offender management, criminal law and process, penology and sentencing. The course team are developing links with universities overseas to explore crime and justice issues in other jurisdictions: making these connections with academics and students overseas is part of the wider vision of developing new ways of thinking about crime and doing justice. The programme combines the development of an academic and theoretical awareness with a responsiveness to the interests and professional needs of each student. There are 3 potential exit points from the course, certificate, diploma and masters. Assuming satisfactory performance, it is possible to change between these so that, for example, a student who initially registers for the certificate may opt to continue studying to the diploma or masters qualification. Likewise, a student originally registered for the masters may be transferred to the certificate or diploma stream. Postgraduate Diploma (PgDip) students select four modules from those listed below. MSc students also complete a dissertation. Completion of two modules qualifies students for the Postgraduate Certificate (PgCert). The programme may be completed part-time over two years, taking one module per semester, or full-time over one year taking two modules per semester. The academic year operates on a two semester basis: October to January, and January to June. In each semester, for full-time study there will usually be two seminars per week and for part-time study one seminar per week. The breadth and diversity of expertise within the teaching team is a key strength of the Criminology and Criminal Justice programme. The team draws on the combined strengths of several departments from both Strathclyde and Glasgow Universities. Teaching staff are actively engaged in criminology and criminal justice research and between them have an unrivalled range of experience and expertise including crime prevention, white collar crime, gender and criminology and criminal justice, social work with offenders, criminal law and process, penology and sentencing. The team also draws on the resources of the recently established Centre for Sentencing Research and its wide international contacts maintained through the International Network for the Study of Sentencing and Society (INSSS). Professor Neil HuttonDean of Faculty, University of Strathclyde, Co-Director, Centre for Sentencing Research Professor Lindsay Farmer School of Law, University of Glasgow Cyrus Tata Law School, University of Strathclyde, Co-Director, Centre for Sentencing Research Professor Michele Burman Department of Sociology, University of Glasgow Jon Bannister Dept. of Urban Studies, University of Glasgow Fergus McNeill Glasgow School of Social Work, Universities of Glasgow and Strathclyde Susan Batchelor Department of Sociology, University of Glasgow Claire Connelly School of Law, University of Glasgow Professor Mike Nellis Glasgow School of Social Work Universities of Glasgow and Strathclyde Jenny Johnstone School of Law, University of Glasgow Leading academics and practitioners in the criminology and criminal justice field are drawn upon to tutor, and provide guest lectures on a regular basis. Recent guest tutors include: Professor Ken Pease Jill Dando Institute Professor Gill McIvor Centre for Social Work Research, University of Stirling Mr Alec Spencer Formerly of the Scottish Prison Service Professor Jason Ditton Law School, University of Sheffield Dr. Gwen Robinson Law School, University of Sheffield Mr Dan Gunn Scottish Prison Service Professor Gerry Johnstone Law School, University of Hull Dr Basia Spalek University of Birmingham |
| Core Modules The core modules include ‘Understanding Crime and Crime Prevention’, ‘Understanding Punishment and Penal Practice’ and ‘Understanding Research in Crime and Justice’; all three modules aim to explore and develop the connections between theory and practice. The aims of this module are to :
The aims of this module are to :
This module will enable students to:
This module was introduced in response to feedback from our students and developed in consultation with experienced practitioners. A module on this topic offers the opportunity to address more directly some of the issues relating to inter-agency working which are increasingly relevant to Criminology and Criminal Justice practice. This module aims to enhance student’s knowledge and awareness of:
The module aims to enhance student’s knowledge and awareness of:
This module offers students the opportunity to take responsibility for their own learning and select a Criminology and Criminal Justice topic which they will study in depth. Students are responsible for selecting a topic from a range that reflects their own interests and those of the teaching team. Support and advice will be provided by members of the teaching team, one of whom will act as the supervisor for each student. Students will work to :
Class members either take one of these modules or, with the agreement of the course director, a module from another LLM. |
| Assessment Assessment is based on performance in written assignments linked to each module, and, for those seeking award of the MSc, the dissertation. The dissertation will normally be submitted within 12 months of registration for full-time students, and within 24 months of registration for part-time students. Applicants will normally hold a first- or second-class Honours degree from a UK university or college (or an equivalent qualification), or relevant professional qualifications. If English is not your first language you will be required to provide evidence of your English language proficiency before you can begin the course. Click here for additional information. Duration LLM: Full-time 12 months; Part-time 24 months PgDip: Full-time 9 months; Part-time 21 months September Mid-August Fees are quoted for the academic year 2007/2008, and may be subject to review in subsequent years. UK/EC Full-timeLLM/PgDip £3,960 PgCert £1,980 UK/EC Part-time LLM/PgDip £2,300 per annum PgCert £1,980 International Full-time LLM/PgDip £8,085 PgCert £4,045 International Part-time LLM/PgDip £4,095 per annum PgCert £4,045 All fees subject to ratification by Senate. |
| NEED MORE INFORMATION? Contact: For inquiries on the academic content of the programme only, please contact the Programme Director: Professor Michele Burman Faculty of Law Business and Social Science University of Glasgow: +44 (0)141 330 6983 Email: m.burman@lbss.gla.ac.uk
For general enquiries please contact: Claire Clarke Postgraduate Administrator SAASS University of Glasgow G12 8RT Tel: +44 (0) 141 330 4088 Email: c.clarke@lbss.gla.ac.uk |