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Professor Karen Harrison - Director of Research/Prof of Law and Penal Justice/Programme Leader
Professor Harrison's subject specialisms include Sentencing, Dangerous Offenders, Prisons, Violence against Women, Criminal Justice, and Criminal Law.
Academic Staff ListWelcome to MSc Applied Criminal Justice
The MSc Applied Criminal Justice builds on students' previous criminal justice-related learning from undergraduate study and/or from professional practice. The programme's focus is on facilitating applied skills development within criminal justice settings including the development of therapeutic relationships, fostering professional relationships in criminal justice settings, approaches to exploring, understanding and addressing multiple needs, navigation of ethical and moral dilemmas, and effective problem-solving.
How You Study
Teaching is delivered through a blended approach, incorporating online learning and complemented by occasional in-person residential events that will take place at weekends.
How you are assessed
Assessment approaches will include standard University assessment methods such as written assignments and exams, as well as reflective approaches in relation to work experience, covering areas such as applied problem solving and ethical practice.
Work-based Learning Placements
Students will have the opportnity to undertake a period of voluntary or paid work in a relevant setting. Work-based learning is arranged by the student and approved by the programme leader, and will form part of the course curriculum.
Your Future Career
Programme content on the MSc Applied Criminal Justice programme involves engagement with the criminal justice sector, including prison and probation service, the police, the court system, relevant civil service roles, local authorities, specialist areas of healthcare, substance misuse services, supported accommodation providers, and other criminal justice-related third sector organisations.
International Postgraduate Taught Application Deadline
Please note that international applications for taught postgraduate programmes starting in September 2022 have now closed.
Entry Requirements 2023-24
Degree entry would be a 2:1 or above in a relevant subject.
If you have studied outside of the UK, and are unsure whether your qualification meets the above requirements, please visit our country pages: https://www.lincoln.ac.uk/home/studywithus/internationalstudents/entryrequirementsandyourcountry/ for information on equivalent qualifications.
Overseas students will be required to demonstrate English language proficiency equivalent to IELTS 6.5 overall, with a minimum of 6.0 in each element. For information regarding other English language qualifications we accept, please visit the English Requirements page https://www.lincoln.ac.uk/home/studywithus/internationalstudents/englishlanguagerequirementsandsupport/englishlanguagerequirements/.
If you do not meet the above IELTS requirements, you may be able to take part in one of our Pre-session English and Academic Study Skills courses. https://www.lincoln.ac.uk/home/studywithus/internationalstudents/englishlanguagerequirementsandsupport/pre-sessionalenglishandacademicstudyskills/. These specialist courses are designed to help students meet the English language requirements for their intended programme of study.
Students on the MSc Applied Criminal Justice may be either recent graduates or professionals employed within criminal justice-related settings.
Recent graduates or final year undergraduates considering their future may come from allied disciplines including, but not limited to, psychology, criminology, law, social science, and social work, and will wish to pursue a career in the criminal justice system such as within HM Prison and Probation Service, the Civil Service and voluntary sector roles.
Professionals employed within criminal justice-related settings include, but are not limited to, those working in HM Prison and Probation Service, Police, HM Courts and Tribunal Service, voluntary sector organisations, substance misuse services, local authorities, healthcare providers, and supported accommodation providers. It is not assumed that students entering the MSc programme via this route will be required to have an undergraduate degree prior to undertaking their studies. Appropriate professional experience will be considered in relation to applicants from this background.
MSc Applied Criminal Justice is delivered in a way that allows students to hold full-time jobs whilst studying. Programme content is to include assessed work experience within the criminal justice sector, with a period of voluntary or paid work in a relevant setting, arranged by the student and approved by the programme leader, forming part of the programme's curriculum.
Fees and Funding
Fees for the 2023/24 academic year are yet to be confirmed. These are expected to be published in September 2022.
Fees and Funding
For eligible students, there are more ways than ever before to fund your postgraduate study, whether you want to do a taught or research course. For those wishing to undertake a Master's course, UK students can apply for a loan as a contribution towards the course and living costs. Loans are also available to those who wish to undertake doctoral study. The University offers a number of scholarships and funded studentships for those interested in postgraduate study. Learn how Master's and PhD loans, scholarships, and studentships can help you fund your studies on our Postgraduate Fees and Funding pages.
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