Overview

The Applied Criminology programme from University of Worcester encompasses a range of service user groups, carers, practitioners, and managers from across the criminal justice arena in the learning experience. This course will provide you with opportunities to develop your specialist interests with the variety of assessments, unique work placements and the opportunity to conduct an extended research project on a relevant topic that you are passionate about.

Key features

Develop the intellectual, critical, and analytical skills needed for understanding and applying criminological theories and concepts in practice

Gain an in-depth understanding of the interactions between criminology and criminal justice, and the impact of public policy in certain areas, via different lenses and perspectives

An innovative course taught by experts from criminological, legal, and psychological backgrounds with real-world experience in both research and practice

Benefit from research-informed teaching, as well as strong links to wider criminal justice professions through your placement

Strong relationships with organisations in the criminal justice system which offers you the opportunity to gain experience in the field of the criminal justice sector

Placement opportunities designed to enhance your professional and personal skills, supporting you to apply what you have learned to gain hands on experience with some of our most vulnerable and hard to reach populations in society

Where could it take you?

You will develop a range of skills on this course that should have an immediate and positive impact on your professional role.For those who would like to start working in the areas of criminal justice, your increased knowledge and skill set should prepare you for future job applications in the arena.For those already working in this sector, you will enhance your ability to critically reflect on your professional practice and make valuable contributions to service improvement.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Applied Research in Criminology (Dissertation)

Professional Criminology Practice

Applied Research Methods in Criminology

Risk Management

Current topics in crime

Complex Criminal Investigation

Lived Experience, Equality and Diversity

Leadership and Interpersonal Skills for criminology

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months
Part-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-28 00:00:00

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More details

You can apply for postgraduate taught courses any time, but preferably before the start of the academic year.

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

86

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PTE Academic

63

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Worcester, United Kingdom

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

Lower Second Class

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

86

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63

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6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

A first degree gained at a 2:1 or above (or equivalent) in a similar subject discipline e.g., Criminology, Law, Psychology, Sociology or policing

OR

Any first degree gained at 2:2 or above with a relevant professional qualification and experience, including but not exclusively, Social Work, Police, Probation, Health and Education

OR

Significant experience of working within a criminal justice sector (i.e., substance use, youth support, courts etc.)

Those with significant experience of working within the criminal justice area, but without a first degree or professional qualification, will need to evidence through Recognition of Prior Learning procedures how their knowledge and experience demonstrates their potential to meet the programme requirements, which includes meeting the academic requirements of the programme, the ability to communicate effectively and an appropriate understanding of the criminal justice system in the UK.

Tuition Fees

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17900 GBP / year

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Citizens or residents

9730 GBP / year

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Living costs

Worcester

United Kingdom

660 - 1140 GBP / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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